Visionaries of the Creative Arts: Deaf BIPOC Solo Shows III

Visionaries of the Creative Arts: Deaf BIPOC Solo Shows III presents three solo performances by Deaf and Hard of Hearing BIPOC artists. Each artist explores personal and intersectional life experiences through work presented in American Sign Language and spoken English, welcoming Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing audiences.

The series features a different performance each night: Treshelle Edmond’s *Light Up Within* on October 29, Fred M. Beam’s *Black Deaf Male: Who Am I?* on October 30, and Rosa Lee Timm’s *Wonder* on October 31.

When: October 29–31, 2026

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. each night

Lineup: October 29: Treshelle Edmond, *Light Up Within*. October 30: Fred M. Beam, *Black Deaf Male: Who Am I?* October 31: Rosa Lee Timm, *Wonder*

Tickets: Two-show package: $45 before fees with discount code 2SHOWS. Three-show package: $70 before fees with discount code 3SHOWS.

Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes per performance

Ages: Recommended for ages 13 and older

Accessibility: Performances are presented in American Sign Language and spoken English.

Content advisory: The performances include mild flashing and strobe lighting, loud music, and occasional sudden sound effects. They also address self-harm, sexual content, sexual assault, drug use, grief, and related recurring themes and depictions.

Venue: Atlas Performing Arts Center, Washington, D.C.