Program
Visual Sign Language Expression
Join a visual sign language expression workshop led by Douglas Ridloff, the host of SIGN SLAM. First-timers are welcome! This workshop offers content for all skill levels, from beginners exploring playful hand-shapes to experienced participants creating their own visual sign language expressions. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn directly from a leading figure in the field!
Workshop
Instructor: Douglas Ridloff
Moderator: Mitsuo Itabashi
120 min
Language: American Sign Language
Interpretation: Japanese Sign Language
Moderator: Mitsuo Itabashi
120 min
Language: American Sign Language
Interpretation: Japanese Sign Language
Date
Sun, Nov 9, 10:00 AM
Location
IMAGINUS | 1F Multipurpose Room
Target Audience
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals (hearing individuals are not eligible)
Capacity
20 participants
Participation Fee
¥1,000 (tax included) per person (not included in the 4-day ticket)
Eligibility
University students and adults
Important Notice
*Please note that changes or refunds are not possible once purchased
Tickets sales begin at Sat, Aug 16, 10AM
Douglas Ridloff
Douglas Ridloff is the founder of ASL SLAM/SIGN SLAM. He is a visual storyteller and poet who creates original works using American Sign Language (ASL). His performances have garnered critical acclaim both domestically and internationally, featuring in numerous countries worldwide as well as at prestigious cultural institutions such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Jewish Museum, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and SITE Santa Fe.
Mitsuo Itabashi
Mitsuo Itabashi is from Tokyo and has a Taiwanese mother. He joined the Japan Deaf Theatre in 2006, performing in independent productions and sign language "kyogen" comic theatre. After leaving the troupe in 2011, he began lecturing nationwide on the current state of Deaf society in Taiwan, the charm of its culture, and sign language. In 2013, he formed the theater group "Otoko-gumi" and held its inaugural performance in October of the same year, subsequently performing across Japan. Currently, he is widely active as an event MC, host of JSL SLAM, sign language instructor, and performer.
