Garrett Zuercher

The Shed

### Event Description: Open Call: Garrett Zuercher - The Shed

**Event Title:** Open Call: Garrett Zuercher

**Dates:** July 11 - 13

**Time:** 7:30 PM

**Location:** The Griffin Theater, The Shed, 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

**Event Overview:**
Join us for a compelling narrative performance by Garrett Zuercher, titled "Inside/Look," which presents a unique and empathetic window into the diversity of Deaf identity. This performance is part of The Shed's Open Call series and will take place from July 11 to July 13 at The Griffin Theater.

**About the Performance:**
Garrett Zuercher’s "Inside/Look" explores the varied experiences of Deaf theater artists through a series of interviews conducted since November 2022. These interviews cover a range of topics including nationality, sexuality, religion, and other disabilities. The video recordings of these conversations have been edited into a single visual script, which will be used for a live stage performance featuring the original interviewees.

**Admission:**
Admission to Open Call events is free with a ticket reservation. Members receive early access to reservations starting Tuesday, June 25. Reservations for the general public will be available on Thursday, June 27. For sold-out performances, an in-person waitlist will be available 15 minutes before the show begins.

**Accessibility:**
- **Seating:** The Griffin Theater has accessible seating. Please contact us in advance to discuss your needs by emailing accessibility@theshed.org or calling 646-455-3949.
- **Assistive Listening:** Devices are available at the theater entrance. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device.
- **ASL Interpretation and Audio Description:** Available at all performances. Audio description is delivered via the free Listen Everywhere app on your personal device. Connect to The Shed’s free Wi-Fi network, TheShedFreeWiFi, to use the app.

**Contact Information:**
For questions or other requests, visit the Accessibility page, email accessibility@theshed.org, or call 646-455-3494.

**About Garrett Zuercher:**
Garrett Zuercher is the first Deaf person to earn an MFA in playwriting from Hunter College. He has received multiple awards for his plays, including from the Kennedy Center. As the founding artistic director of Deaf Broadway, he has produced and directed acclaimed all-Deaf productions of Stephen Sondheim’s works at Lincoln Center. Zuercher is dedicated to elevating authentic Deaf voices in the mainstream and continues to advocate for awareness and representation.

**Additional Information:**
For more details about the Open Call series and other events, visit The Shed’s website.

**Support and Sponsors:**
The Open Call series is generously supported by various foundations and organizations, including The Wescustogo Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold Arnhold Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts.

**Venue Contact:**
The Shed, The Bloomberg Building, 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001
Email: info@theshed.org
Phone: 646-455-3494

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a powerful performance that highlights the rich diversity within the Deaf community. Reserve your tickets today!