Hello,
My name is Cory Thibert, my storytelling show AWKWARD HUG will have an ASL interpreted performance during it’s run at the rEvolver Festival next month.
We aim to make the show as accessible as we can as it deals with disability, the show is a true story about me growing up and learning the extents of both of my parents disabilities, they both have cerebral palsy.
We performed the show at the Vancouver Fringe in 2018 with one ASL interpreted performance and are trying to find ways to reach out to the community. I understand that theatre spaces aren’t always accessible to the deaf community. Please let me know if you know of any other places, communities or people I could reach out to with this information.
The show runs May 22, 24-26.
Our ASL interpreted show is Friday May 24th at 7:15pm
The Cultch – Vancity Cultural Lab – 1895 Venables Street.
The show runs 60 minutes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.
For more information/tickets you can visit AWKWARD HUG at rEvolver
Or the AWKWARD HUG Facebook event page
AWKWARD HUG is an all true story that takes place in the summer of 2009 when Cory was a 19-year-old introvert in a screamo band, who is uncovering the extent of both of his parents’ disabilities. The show explores the discomfort of navigating adulthood for the first time, what constitutes “normal” in our world and how having two parents with disabilities forces his family outside of those margins.
It is equal parts hilarious and heartache and has been winning awards across the circuit this summer.
????? “This spectacular coming-of-age story will make you laugh, cry and everything in between.” – Gigcity Edmonton
????? “engaging from start to finish… Awkward Hug delivers in every way.” – Vue Weekly Edmonton
“Beautiful, gentle solo show… bring someone you love” – The Georgia Straight
Thank you so much for taking the time, please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Cory
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