National Theatre of the Deaf Returns to New London Hygienic Art Park

NEW LONDON, CT – The National Theatre of the Deaf is set to return to Hygienic Art Park with seven performances of their newest family-oriented production "It’s in the Bag" from Aug. 14 to 21.

This is the 5th Summer Season of TIP (Theatre Immersion Program) produced in collaboration with ASD and the renowned outdoor performance and gallery space on Bank St; just steps from the downtown Transportation Center, according to a release.

These performances are funded in part by a grant from the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee, The City of New London Water Authority Community Fund and a generous contribution by Hygienic Art.

"It’s in the Bag" is a new theatrical piece composed of classical stories and original material developed by NTD Executive Director Betty Beekman, featuring the NTD acting company.

Starting with Un-Brella, NTD challenges our actors to crate shapes, tableaus with umbrellas to teach signs. Have fun with the National Theatre of the Deaf as we combine visually exciting American Sign Language with the Spoken Word to create a performance that will be seen, heard, and long-remembered.

Each performance of It’s in the Bag is approximately 50-55 minutes in length and will be performed simultaneously in ASL and the spoken word.

The performances are free to the public. Parking is available on the street and the municipal lots behind the venue.

Performance Schedule for It’s in the Bag at Hygienic Art Park:

• Sunday, Aug. 14 – 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 16 – 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 17- 1:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 18 – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday Aug. 19 – 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday Aug. 20 – 1:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 21 – 1:30 p.m.