Jules Dameron & Joshua Castille

“What is Emily Drawing?” Emily, a profoundly deaf teen, keeps handing out drawings of people and things. Her communication style is different from teens her age. What exactly is she getting at?

No one knows, they just smile and nod and think .maybe she will leave us alone? That style doesn’t work for Pettito, a new teacher’s aide who is hard of hearing. Pettito sees Emily through the lens of her own insecurities; a lazy deaf person who doesn’t focus. Throughout Pettito’s journey of getting Emily up to speed, she learns about herself and Emily’s true experience. Join us to figure out what it is that Emily is truly drawing.

Jules Dameron (he/him) is a deaf trans and gay film & theatre director, actor & writer, with a B.A. in TV/Cinema from Gallaudet University (’03) and an MFA in Film Production/Directing from USC (’09). Among the highlights on Jules’ resume are directing “Møkkakaffe” a 7-episode series in Norway for NRK, and a series of ASL videos for Sesame Street. Jules’ latest endeavors have involved directing NYDT’s “Maple & Vine,” Joey Caverly & Andrew Morrill’s “Trash” and DAT’s “The Laramie Project.” Jules has also performed various roles in shows like Romeo and Juliet, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Lés Miserables, and even performed at the Lincoln Center for “Company” as Harry. Jules aspires to pave the way for more authentic representation in the media.