About the Nonprofit
Visit Our Website Nonprofit Category: A - Arts, Culture & Humanities
Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Founded in 1991, Deaf West Theatre engages artists and audiences in unparalleled theater experiences inspired by Deaf culture and the expressive power of sign language. Committed to innovation, collaboration and training, Deaf West Theatre is the artistic bridge between the Deaf and hearing worlds.
- Deaf West’s work is committed to advancing the accessibility needs of the Deaf community through engaging arts projects across a wide range of mediums to reach as many of audiences as possible
- The projects Deaf West do, speak to a wide variety of audiences and engage both hearing and Deaf perspectives
- Deaf West’s work is designed to advance equity and create powerful impact, both tangible and intangible, speaking to the direct need of active visibility and representation in the Entertainment Field.
- Deaf West lifts up Deaf arts entities as major cultural and community anchors as an integral part of LA and NY arts/cultural landscape
- Deaf West expands the definition and understanding of art and cultural life in the Deaf community
- Deaf West increases the awareness and visibility of the incredible wealth and diversity of Deaf arts and culture