What Does the Sun Sound Like?
A prodigal daughter’s journey between sound and silence.
The autobiographical story of a hearing daughter growing up in a Deaf family & culture. It is the tale of a girl/woman surviving adolescence and interpreting sound for her parents while interpreting the world for herself. It is the tale of being a cultural tourist, bridging a world of two languages & two cultures and the universal search for identity. What Does the Sun Sound Like” explores the cultural aspects of Deafness- a community of people defined not by their disability but by their shared language, culture, values and norms. A community, which believes, “We aren’t broke- so don’t try to fix us”
WHAT THE CRITICS HAVE SAID:
“… What is extraordinary is the way that Malinowski takes a bare stage, leads us through her journey and leaves us transformed… The play is funny and warm and her performance is compelling… You can’t see this play without altering the way you look at the world.”
“Malinowski succeeds beautifully with humor, hurt and tender illumination… a piercing performance… clear, insightful writing.”
“Malinowski is luminously affectionate… stylish and provocative… especially captivating in her use of wit and physical comedy to illuminate character.”
“… an honest, warm-hearted warts-and-all reliving of the difficulties and joy she faces living between two worlds and cultures, a bit of an alien in both… Her luminous inner beauty and devastating charm- shines through her storytelling with an almost tangible beam.”
“Malinowski’s performance moves from heartwarmingly comic to profoundly moving as she weaves powerful memory with witty observation… A magical journey between the worlds of sound and silence… an extraordinary piece of theatre.”
Offerings include:• “The play can be tailored to theaters, schools colleges, conferences and organizations
• Talkback sessions around the themes in the play. Panel discussions for caregivers, support communities, universities, hospitals, and conferences.
• “Telling Your Story” Workshops with community members.
• Masterclasses at Colleges/Universities
• Keynote and empowerment speeches
The show is 75-80 minutes long (with sound and lights if technology allows.) A 50-minute version is also available. The work has been performed everywhere from theaters to gyma/cafa/toriums. Referrals upon request.