Hi All!! Some exciting news... My new play, COMMUNICATION VARIABLES, will have its first reading in NYC on April 15! This piece is meant to amplify Deaf voices, particularly Deaf actors in our theatre community. Though it is starting in NYC, I hope to bring it to Cleveland when it is ready. I'm asking for your help, if you have a few dollars to spare. This money will go towards actors, the director and interpreters. I will NOT receive any money from this reading, though I will get the chance to see my piece and make changes to move it forward. A summary and link are below. Please help if you can! Summary:Communication Variables, written by Rachel Zake, is a moving exploration of identity, acceptance, and the search for belonging. Adam, a Deaf actor in New York City, struggles with isolation, relationships, and self-acceptance, particularly in the shadow of his family's difficulty in embracing his Deafness and his identity as an actor. With the insightful guidance of his therapist, Dr. Morada, Adam confronts past traumas, navigates new love, and seeks validation in a world built primarily for hearing people. The play uniquely highlights the complexities and intersections of Deaf and hearing worlds, underscoring both societal misunderstandings and the quiet resilience required to overcome them. https://www.gofundme.com/f/communication-variables-amplifying-deaf-voices?at... Thank you!Rachel