THE TASTE OF SUNRISE
By Susan L. Zeder Directed by Julia Ashworth
This bilingual play–performed in American Sign Language and spoken English–takes place in the mind and memory of Tuc, a deaf man who struggles to navigate the path of loss, love, and language in his silent world. Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties in Illinois, this award-winning drama explores the cultural complexities of deafness with great humor and compassion.
March 10–12, 16–19, 22–25, 7:30 pm March 19, 26, 2:00 pm
Margetts Theatre
Post-Performance Discussions March 17, 24 Performed in American Sign Language and spoken English
The Taste of Sunrise is the second play in Susan Zeder's critically acclaimed Ware Trilogy, which will be presented across the year in its entirety in partnership with Utah Valley University and the University of Utah.