IOT: 100 Years Of Darkness written by Landon Krentz

The plot

PLAY DESCRIPTION:

100 Years of Darkness interrogates the real-world impact on language deprivation. The bilingual story showcases the constant battle for recognition and liberation. One language is accused of evil. One language is assumed to be good and pure. During the linguistic combat, we find a mysterious scientist who speaks English and Mr. Krentz who uses ASL fighting to unveil life’s greatest secret -what if languages can be good or evil?

PLAYWRIGHT: 

Landon Krentz is a Deaf artist based on the west coast of Canada. Deaf theatre and education play a core role in his practice in having to work in the arts for over ten years. His first artistic exploration saw him sign language performances for Deaf audiences in Vancouver, British Columbia, and decided to further his artistic journey by developing an ASL opera with a goal for both Deaf and hearing audiences to experience the rhythmic and expressive structure of sign language and opera. Currently, he holds a role in leading Deaf theatre with Inside Out Theatre while supporting Deaf-led projects. 

DIRECTORS:

Sage Lovell and Karen Johnson Diamond

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• Age Rating Teen(13+ years old)
• Running time 00:09:20 mins



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