New York Deaf Theatre

01/09/2026

~ INSIDE THE CREATIVE PROCESS AT NEW YORK DEAF THEATRE ~

We’re currently in a "Meat Expectations" workshop, developing new material for an ASL musical created entirely by deaf creators for New York Deaf Theatre.

This work is led by MoMo Holt, Seth Gore, and JW Guido, artists with a longstanding history of collaboration and a deep, trusted development team behind them. Their shared language, artistic shorthand, and years of working together are shaping a process that is bold, joyful, and deeply intentional.

The room is full of positive energy — laughter, experimentation, and care — as new ideas take form and the piece continues to grow. We’re incredibly excited about where this work is heading and can’t wait to share more when "Meat Expectations" comes out.

Special thanks to IRT Theater for generously sharing their space and supporting the development of new deaf-led work.

Stay tuned — this is powerful deaf-led storytelling in motion.�❤️🤍

12/24/2025

Hearty thanks from New York Deaf Theatre to everyone who helped make this season possible!

We are deeply grateful to our supporters who continue to invest in deaf-led storytelling, access, and community power:

• Lexington School for the Deaf — proudly deaf-run and deaf-centered
• Go Ahead Collective— a deaf-owned organization pushing creative accessibility forward
• Happiness is.— a deaf-owned business spreading joy, care, and nourishment

This support isn’t just generosity — it’s an investment in deaf futures and the artists shaping what’s next.

As we move into the new year and toward our 2026 Company Members, we invite you to stay connected and invest in the work ahead.

👉 Link to invest in NYDT’s future: http://www.newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year — more exciting updates coming soon!

12/23/2025

WHAT A NIGHT.

"One Script, Three Visions" was everything we hoped for — joyful, hilarious, bold, and deeply communal. The house was full of laughter, connection, and love for deaf-led theatre.

Our company members were energized by the turnout and incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up to support their work. Nights like this remind us why deaf stories, deaf leadership, and deaf joy onstage matter.

If you believe in spaces where deaf artists can experiment, take risks, and be celebrated — we invite you to invest in New York Deaf Theatre.

Your support helps us create more opportunities like this for emerging and established deaf artists alike.

INVEST IN US: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate
FOLLOW & SHARE to help us grow this community

Thank you for being part of OUR STORY.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOSEPH M. GUSS, JR.





NOTE: Alternative Text has been added to all the photographs.

12/18/2025

What happens when one script is placed in the hands of three different Deaf directors?

You get three bold, distinct, and unexpected productions — all in one night.

One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark showcases the power of Deaf-led storytelling, creative risk, and artistic collaboration at New York Deaf Theatre.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://bit.ly/1script3visions
💙 Support Deaf artists: https://bit.ly/NYDTdonate

📅 Happening TONIGHT at 5 PM
& TOMORROW NIGHT at 7 PM

📍 Lexington School for the Deaf
Ralph and Ricky Lauren Performing Arts

Come experience something you won’t see anywhere else.



FILM PRODUCED & CREATED BY YIRU CHEN

12/18/2025

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🚨

✨ One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark ✨
📍 New York Deaf Theatre
🕖 Curtain at 7 PM

This is your last chance to catch three bold, wildly different interpretations of one script — led by Deaf artists and performed by the NYDT Company.

🎟️ Tickets STILL AVAILABLE!
👉 https://bit.ly/1script3visions

If you’ve been meaning to come support Deaf theatre, tonight is the night. Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and come experience something truly unique.

💙 Thank you for supporting Deaf artists and Deaf-led storytelling.

“One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark” is a comedic collection of 3 short play performances, all with the same script but different directors and visions. Directed and performed by our new NYDT Company Class of 2026, meet the young and emerging theatre artists in and around NYC that will b

12/16/2025

Happy National Cupcake Day.



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12/16/2025

🎉✨ INTRODUCING THE NEW YORK DEAF THEATRE COMPANY CLASS OF 2026! ✨🎉

Please join us in celebrating this incredible group of artists joining the NYDT family. The Company Class of 2026 represents a powerful mix of talent, creativity, curiosity, and community—artists from across NYC and beyond who are ready to dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and help shape the future of deaf theatre.

This company brings diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a shared commitment to storytelling that is bold, accessible, and unapologetically human. Over the next season, you’ll see their voices, movement, humor, and artistry come alive on and off the stage—and we cannot wait for you to get to know them.

Congratulations to Shanika Hewitt, Danny Biland, Manuel Perez, Elghin Hebrado, Samuel Langshteyn, Sara Moore, Phoenix Cook, and Angie Bedoya. We’re so excited to be on this journey with you.

Follow along, cheer them on, and help us spread the love as we welcome this extraordinary class into the NYDT community. The future is bright—and it’s just getting started. 💥



🎭 See our company members in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions
🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

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12/16/2025

🌟 Company Member Spotlight: Samuel Langshteyn (he/him) (IG: )

Samuel Langshteyn (he/him) is a NYC-raised Deaf actor, director, editor, writer, crew member, and dancer. His passion for performing began at NTID’s Performing Arts, where his credits included Angels in America (Prior), Beauty & the Beast (Maurice), and Dial M for Murder (Swann). With NTID’s support, Samuel was a finalist for the Kennedy Center’s Irene Ryan Award. He also appeared in Rochester Community Players’ Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest (Ferdinand).

Since graduating, Samuel has been involved in Epic Players productions including Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince) and Spring Awakening (Hanschen). He has also performed in new musicals such as 504: The Musical, Karkoid the Automaton, and various developmental workshops. Samuel had the honor of playing Columbia in the ASL Rocky Horror Picture Show and recently served as one of the choreographers for Songs for Hands with New York Theatre Barn. He will soon appear in two short films and is returning to Deaf Broadway in Violet, following his previous appearance in RENT.

🎭 See Samuel and our company members in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions

🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

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A second image promotes One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark, featuring a green-and-red broken heart graphic, performance dates (December 18 and 19), ticket price, and the ticket link.

12/15/2025

🌟 Company Member Spotlight: Sara Moore (she/her) (IG: )

Sara Moore (she/her) is thrilled to be a member of New York Deaf Theatre’s Company Class of 2026. Originally from West Virginia, Sara is a transplant who moved to New York City from Washington, D.C., where she pursued both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Photography, followed by Education Studies. Her love for theatre has continued alongside her academic journey, and her favorite role to date was Annelle in Steel Magnolias at Gallaudet University in spring 2015.

Sara is excited to continue creating, collaborating, and growing with fellow Deaf artists through NYDT, and looks forward to being part of meaningful, community-centered storytelling.

🎭 See Sara and our company members in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions

🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

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A second image promotes One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark, featuring a green-and-red broken heart graphic, performance dates (December 18 and 19), ticket price, and the ticket link.

12/15/2025

🌟 Company Member Spotlight: Phoenix Cook (they/them) (IG: )

Phoenix Cook (they/them) is a nomadic Deaf theatre artist whose love for theatre began with their middle school’s production of Aladdin Jr. and has continued throughout their life. They have been involved in a wide range of school, community, and professional productions, both onstage and backstage, working in a variety of roles. Phoenix has collaborated with Gallaudet University, Connecticut Deaf Theatre, JMS, SVYT, and local community productions. Their recent credits include RENT!, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Flower Shop.

Phoenix is passionate about theatre as a space for connection and believes in its power to bring people together through shared stories, collaboration, and care. They are thrilled to be a member of the New York Deaf Theatre Company Class of 2026 and are deeply grateful to the communities that have supported them throughout their artistic journey.

🎭 See Phoenix and our company members in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions

🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

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A second image promotes One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark, featuring a green-and-red broken heart graphic, performance dates (December 18 and 19), ticket price, and the ticket link.

12/15/2025

🌟 Company Member Spotlight: Manuel Perez (he/him) (IG: .perez)

Manuel Perez (he/him) is a Dominican-born, Bronx-raised actor and the 2023 valedictorian graduate of the New York School for the Deaf. He began developing his performance skills in school and made his stage debut in Privilege by Garrett Zuercher. Manuel has also modeled in the I LOVE ASL x NFL campaign, blending visual storytelling with representation. Now studying at the Rochester Institute of Technology, he continues exploring theatre’s power to connect and communicate through American Sign Language and movement.

🎭 See Manuel in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions
🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

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A second image promotes One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark, featuring a green-and-red broken heart graphic, performance dates (December 18 and 19), ticket price, and the ticket link.

12/15/2025

🌟 Company Member Spotlight: Angie Bedoya (she/her) (IG: )

Angie Bedoya (she/her) is a Latina woman from Montauk, New York. She began her education at Cleary School for the Deaf before transferring to East Hampton High School in pursuit of stronger academic opportunities. Angie grew up immersed in the arts, frequently attending Broadway shows in New York City through school programs and performing in children’s productions at Cleary School. These early experiences helped shape her love for theatre and creative expression.

As a member of New York Deaf Theatre’s Company Class of 2026, Angie is excited to support NYDT by collaborating with Deaf directors and fellow artists to help create bold, meaningful, and accessible theatre. She looks forward to gaining new experiences, building community, and contributing to impactful Deaf-led art. Cheers with stomping! 👏🏽

🎭 Catch Angie in 1 Script, 3 Visions — Company Members Showcase
📅 December 18 (5 PM) – 19 (7 PM)
🎟 BUY TICKETS: http://bit.ly/1script3visions

🤍 Support NYDT: https://newyorkdeaftheatre.org/donate

VISUAL DESCRIPTION:
A vertical New York Deaf Theatre graphic with a dark, festive background filled with colorful star shapes. Text reads “Meet the Company Members of 2026.” A green banner displays “Angie Bedoya.” On the left is a portrait of Angie, a Latina woman with long dark hair, smiling softly at the camera and wearing a dark jacket. On the right, text reads “Montauk, NY” and “.” A circular “New York Deaf Theatre Company Member 2026” logo appears at the bottom.

A second image promotes One Script, Three Visions: Not So Hallmark, featuring a green-and-red broken heart graphic, performance dates, ticket price, and ticket link.