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SIGN SLAM
Battle
Douglas Ridloff / Mitsuo Itabashi / Others
60 min
Hosted Language: Japanese Sign Language, International Sign
For the first time, the international sign language battle competition "SIGN SLAM" is finally here! Douglas Ridloff, the originator of SIGN SLAM, and Mitsuo Itabashi, the host of JSL SLAM, have joined forces to create this dream stage. Any form of sign language expression is welcome. This contest of improvisation and expressive power features sixteen chosen challengers. And the one who will decide the winner is... You, the audience! Once again, new forms of sign language expression will spring forth from this event. Don't miss it!
 
Important Notes Regarding Tickets
Tickets for SIGN SLAM are valid for both the preliminary and final rounds across both days. Please note that there are no discounts for one-day attendance.
ASL SLAM / SIGN SLAM
ASL Slam holds only one mission: to preserve, nurture, showcase, and promote American Sign Language and the Deaf/signing community through performance media; offering a stage to community members to share and create traditional, contemporary, and experimental sign language literature.