SETTING THE STANDARD FOR BOLD AND INCLUSIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Committed to innovation, collaboration, training, and activism, Deaf West is the artistic bridge between the Deaf and hearing worlds. Founded in Los Angeles in 1991, Deaf West engages artists and audiences in unparalleled theater and media experiences inspired by Deaf culture and the expressive power of sign language, weaving ASL with spoken English to create a seamless ballet of movement and voice.

QUALITY
We are known for our uncompromising quality

and unmatched track record. On Broadway

and beyond, we are at the forefront of

Deaf-centered storytelling.

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COMMUNITY
We are the rare intersection where Deaf

and hearing artists come together, creating

a unique space where human connection

transcends language.

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REGOGNITION

We are a multi award-winning organization,

and we always strive to pass this success onto

the individual artists and collaborators who

enrich our spaces.

ACCESS

We were built from the ground up more than

thirty years ago with accessibility at the forefront.

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ECONOMY

We create jobs and launch careers for

Deaf performers, creatives, production teams,

and administrators.

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INDUSTRY CHANGE

We are committed to radical change and

creating equity for all in the entertainment

industry and beyond.

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RESOURCES

We are rich with both Deaf and hearing talent,

and the resources necessary to create

multilingual and collaborative climates,

leading to truly inclusive art.