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February 11, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Silent NO MORE, an Evening of deaf Storytelling,
Returns to Los Angeles

The live event features inspiring stories from an all-deaf cast including
author Rebecca Alexander, comedian Kathy Buckley, and many more

LOS ANGELES – Silent NO MORE, the theatrical documentary experience that reminds audiences of the power of the human spirit, returns to Los Angeles for a special one-night-only performance, February 22nd at Echo Horizon School. The show has performed to sold-out audiences across the country, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, with a cast that features acclaimed author Rebecca Alexander (“Not Fade Away”), five-time American Comedy Award nominee Kathy Buckley (the award-winning PBS special “No Labels, No Limits”), and alumni of the No Limits Theater Group, each sharing their personal stories of living and thriving with hearing loss.

Silent NO MORE is a production of No Limits for deaf children, a nationwide nonprofit that works with underserved deaf children and their families, teaching them the skills to succeed in school and in life. Through its after-school educational centers and distinguished theater arts program, No Limits has reached over 500,000 people, with 100% of its alumni graduating from or currently attending college. Directed by No Limits Founder and Executive Director Dr. Michelle Christie, the original performance is an intimate storytelling event comprised of witty, raw stories of growing up with hearing loss and navigating the often difficult space between the hearing and deaf worlds.

The evening will address the fierce debate between two deaf communities: those who use hearing devices and speak, like the Silent NO MORE cast members, and those who exclusively use sign language. Following the performance, there will be a Q&A featuring audience members from both the deafSpeak and deafSign communities, with the purpose of bridging the gap between the two groups. An ASL interpreter and Live Captioning will be available for both the performance and Q&A.

​ “Silent NO MORE is a powerful performance comprised of monologues that will inspire, entertain and maybe even move you to tears,” said Dr. Christie. “The show bridges the gap between the Deaf community and spoken community, hopefully inspiring everyone to join forces in making a difference.”

The show is presented in partnership with Echo Horizon School, where 15% of students are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

Performance details:

February 22 at Echo Horizon School, 3430 McManus Ave. Culver City
Reception 5:30pm, Performance 6:30pm, Q&A to follow

Tickets may be purchased here or at the door for $25.

Cast Details:

Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander is the author of “Not Fade Away,” a memoir about living with Usher syndrome type III, a rare genetic mutation that impacts her hearing and sight. She has appeared on “Today,” “Morning Joe,” and "The Dr. Oz Show." Losing both her sight and hearing since she was a child, she fell from a window when she was 18, leaving her physically shattered. Refusing to lose her drive, her zest for life, or her sense of humor, Rebecca is now a psychotherapist with two masters degrees from Columbia University. And despite only having a sliver or sight and significant hearing loss, she is also an extreme athlete who teaches spin classes and competes in endurance races.

Kathy Buckley

Kathy Buckley is a five-time American Comedy Award nominee and her television appearances include role in TV series such as “Touched by an Angel,” as well as appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “Good Morning America,” “CBS This Morning,” “The Today Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Extra,” “Inside Edition,” CNN, and HBO. E! Entertainment named her one of the “World’s Most Intriguing Women” in their original special. In addition to comedy, Kathy starred in her own original award winning PBS special, “No Labels, No Limits.” A sought after motivational speaker, she has inspired people around the nation, speaking at corporate events, conferences, and universities.