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THE TASTE OF SUNRISE


About the Show

This bilingual play in American Sign Language or spoken English takes place in the mind and memory of the adult Tuc. He journeys through his childhood from the fever dream that took his hearing, to the language of nature which he shares with his beloved father, to the deaf school where his mind explodes with the discovery of sign language. Along the way, Tuc meets the mysterious Nell Hicks, who heals with herbs and singing spells. He also meets Roscoe, who gives Tuc his name-sign and cultural identity. He finds Maizie, a wild child of deaf parents, teenaged and pregnant with a head full of movie palace dreams. After the death of his father, Tuc must navigate the perilous path of loss, love and language as he struggles to weave a family out of wishes. He explores the moral ambiguities of our times and the cultural complexities of deafness with humor and compassion. The Taste of Sunrise is a moving prequel to Suzan Zeder's acclaimed Mother Hicks.

Characters and Cast

Tuc (signing) - Kieshaun Butts
Tuc (speaking) - Daniel Baesler
Jonas (speaking) - Ben Tonks
Jonas (signing) - Jackson Becker
​Emma (speaking) - Grace Brown
Emma (signing) - Mallory Crouch
Mother Nell Hicks (speaking) - Rachel Morgan

Mother Nell Hicks (signing) -  Ashley Prigge
Dr. Alexis Graham (speaking) - Kaylee Waltermire
 Dr. Alexis Graham (signing) - Kiara Butts
Maize (speaking/signing) - Helena Schatzki
​Maize (signing/speaking) - Jenna Reed
Roscoe (signing) - Alex Losch
Roscoe (speaking) - Brendan Naish
Izzy (speaking) - Daryn Polzin
Izzy (signing) - Calista Case
Alma (speaking) - Allison Miller
Alma (signing) - Sydney Hall
Clovis (Speaking) - Yelena Bagdasaryan
Clovis (signing) - Catron Arnold
Patron 1 (speaking) - Jacob Ernst
Patron 1 (signing) - Bobby Lowther
Patron 2 (speaking) - Kori Silence
Patron 2 (signing) - Annie Harris
Dr. Mann (speaking) - Harrison Hancock
Dr. Mann (signing) - Jacob Bellis
Audiologist 1 (speaking) - Sydney Hall
Audiologist 1 (signing) - Allison Miller
Audiologist 2 (speaking) - Catron Arnold

Audiologist 2 (signing) - Yelena Bagdasaryan
Hunter 1 (speaking) - Calista Case
Hunter 1 (signing) - Daryn Polzin
Hunter 2 (speaking) - Bobby Lowther
Hunter 2 (signing) - Jacob Ernst
Nurse (speaking) - Annie Harris
Nurse (signing) - Kori Silence
Students - Yelena Bagdasaryan, Catron Arnold, Calista Case, Jacob Ernst, Sydney Hall, Annie Harris, Bobby Lowther, Allison Miller, Daryn Polzin, Kori Silence

Stage Manager - Grace Neal
Assistant Stage Manager - Victoria Steward
Assistant Stage Manager - Avril de la Llana
Lighting Designer/operator - Justin Bentley
Sound Designer/operator - Claire Tippey
Props Master - Kaitlyn Bowman
Costume Coordinators -  Aubrey Pittman
DETAILS
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PUBLIC SHOWS
October 11, 7PM
October 12, 7PM
October 14, 2PM 
October 14, 6PM

STATE SEND-OFF SHOW
November 14, 7PM


SCHOOL SHOWS
October 11, 10AM

October 12, 10AM
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TICKETS ON SALE
September 15
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VENUE:
Beeler Auditorium
Lafayette High School
401 Reed Lane
Lexington, KY  40503
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Lafayette Theatre
401 Reed Lane
Lexington, KY  40503
859-381-3474
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  • Home
  • Students
    • Beauty and the Beast Page
    • Welcome Lafayette Freshmen!
    • Classes
    • Auditions
    • International Thespian Society
  • About
    • Directors and Teachers
    • Tradition
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    • News
  • 2022-2023 Season
  • SUPPORT
    • COVID-19
    • Donors and Sponsors
    • Boosters
    • Item donation
    • Picture Book Wishlist