Falling On Deaf Eyes

Endearing and heartfelt, Maurer paints a picture of his childhood growing up and teaches those of us who are hearing in the audience how to navigate any obstacle life throws your way.... full review

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i loved it! it was a glimpse into the lives of CODAs and the hearing impaired, their navigation through life, and the human experiences we all share regardless of the particular struggles unique to our lives.... full review

“I wanted to get to people, to get to the beating human heart. I wanted to make something happen.” - Justin Maurer Go see one of the last two performances of Falling On Deaf Eyes this weekend. It’s a high-energy, punk rock-fueled tale of the powerful bond between mother and son. Justin’s light-hearted take on his struggle to navigate the challenges of growing up and becoming a man while acting as the interpreter and lifeline for his deaf single-mother is sure to entertain and move you.... full review

My daughter and I both greatly enjoyed the show. Utterly relatable, even if the circumstances of the memoir are one of a kind. ... full review

I am a CODA and I strongly believe that one of our greatest gifts our Deaf parents give us is the ability to tell our story in our mother tongue (hand...?), alongside the spoken language(s) we use out in the hearing world. This play was a perfect example of bridging two worlds, two cultures, and two languages. This is what it feels like to be sandwiched in the middle of two worlds--almost like an alternate universe. The performers and crew did well working with such a challenging space. Costume changes worked well. Music was awesome, and inclusive/accessible. This is labeled as a comedy... yes you will laugh a lot, but you will also cry, and give a one-finger salute in anger.... full review