THE STORY: DEAF DAY by Leslie Ayvazian. A young mother encourages her deaf son to interact with other children by creating a practice day at the park. She has to help her son overcome his fear of others teasing him. At the end of the day, the son is charged with determination but still fears the hearing world and requests the next day be spent at home as a quiet day. (1 woman.)
“…a gentle, enchanting one-woman show…it’s endearing throughout.” —The New York Times.
Included in the collection
Four from E.S.T. Marathon '99.