Deafness — How To Write A Solo Show.

Big Hearing Girl

After years of living under the watchful eyes of Grandpa and Aunt Jane, my mother and father bought our new house the summer of 1963. Buying that house was a big deal for them because Mommy and Daddy were Deaf and after a lifetime of struggle and exclusion this house was a declaration of faith in themselves and more importantly their independence.

Arlene MalinowskiMay 12, 20221960's, age of innocence, arlene malinowski, being 6 years old, children of Deaf adults, Coda, coming of age, Deaf, Deafness, disabilty, Growing Up, Happy Birthday, Jersey Girl, John F. Kennedy, memoir, narrative esssay, short story, sign language

Copy of Aiming for Sainthood (excerpt)

And then it’s New Years Eve. A time when we atone for our sins, and start again. I think a lot about amends and resolutions and about the time when I will have to choose my ½ of the magnets.

Ed AndersonOctober 16, 2018One person show, solo show, solo show calsses, Deafness, CODA