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The Hearing World Around Me
Welcome to the World of Trix, and exciting true tales about life as a deaf person among the hearing. With Trix’s stories, Awakening in the Wind, Notes Under The Door, and more, you will see her embarrassing moments, challenges, learning experiences, and a growing sense of pride. These true stories combine laughter with learning!
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- Multicultural Awareness, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
- Deaf Awareness, WCTC, Pewaukee, WI
- Disabilities Awareness, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Diversity Program/Awareness, North Dakota State University
Adventuring in ASL: Trix’s Travels
Trix’s newest show, Adventuring in ASL: Trix’s Travels, features hilarious true tales. Trix has journaled through years of journeying, and now she’s ready to share these stories with you. As a Deaf person traveling among hearing people, Trix has experienced incredible ups and downs, adventures, snags, crazy-making moments, and eventual happy landings. Trix draws you in as she encounters misunderstandings, missed flights, embarrassing times, exciting challenges, and a growing sense of travel-savvy. Take a ride with Trix, and see for yourself!
Video Clip: Demonstration of Trix’s Travel Storytelling
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Tales of a Mad, Mad, Mad ASL World
Trix performs amazing feats of American Sign Language skill, thrives on audience interaction, and enjoys accepting artistic challenges. With her creative storytelling, she brings into play various handshapes, classifiers, 3-D representations, personification, role shifts, international sign, and more. Let Trix take you on a roller coaster ride through ASL poetry, storytelling, and folk tales.
Video Clip: Demonstration of Classifiers Storytelling with Sound Effects: Surf
A Handmade Treasury of Deaf Folktales
The heart and soul of Deaf culture is passed from generation to generation through sign language folktales, poetry, and humor. As Trix weaves these expressions together, the audience will gain insight into Deaf experiences and playful ASL.
Video Clip: Demonstration of Folktales Storytelling
A Story Worth 1,000 Signs
As a poet, storyteller, presenter, and teacher, Trix pursues her dreams through performance. She tips her hat to audience members, who are following their own dreams. Trix draws her inspiration from the audience, encouraging people to become involved in the performance. The Star Spangled Banner, The Silent Music Band Group, The Use of Handshape Storytelling, and more adventures will be performed by Trix and YOU! This show is excellent for children.
Video Clip: Demonstration of Kids’ Storytelling
A NIGHT of Improv with Trix: WHOSE ASL IS IT?”
You’ve heard of the TV Show “Whose line is it anyway?” right? Now, it’s coming to a stage near you, only this time it’s in ASL! With no practice, no preparation, using different ideas from the audience, Trix will captivate you with her impromptu mode of “ASL-libing” and a night of hearty laughter!
Video Clips: Demonstration of Trix Bruce Improv Show
Trix Bruce Improv Personification: Starfish Storytelling
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Trix’s ASL Idol!
Join the fun and show off your talents in “Trix’s ASL Idol”! Let the magic happen as you try out your improv signing skills at this creative event. Join in as Trix and event participants compose and present A to Z, number, and handshape stories, and all kinds of ASL entertainment. Deaf judges will determine contest winners. Don’t miss this sensational signing extravaganza!