The heart and soul of Deaf culture is passed from generation to generation through sign language folktales, stories, jokes, puns, and other forms of cultural expression.

As Trix weaves these tales into a performance, the audience will gain insight into the Deaf experience and the ways in which Deaf people view the world around them. These cultural gems help to explain Deaf identity, the beliefs of Deaf people, and often explain the ways in which Deaf people arrange their lives.

Patricia (Trix) Bruce is known nationwide as both a workshop presenter and an ASL performer. Trix's work has been warmly received everywhere, from local community centers, to state, regional, and national RID conferences, Deaf Way II, interpreter conventions, and more. Wildly popular as a teacher of ASL storytelling and ASL interpretation, Trix impresses audiences at all levels of ASL skill, from novices to fluent experts.

Trix has been profoundly deaf since she was 6 months old. She went through oral, mainstreaming, deaf classes, and online educational programs. Trix has been involved in the performing arts since 1980. After completing her college program, she became involved with interpreter training.

Trix's main area of study has been ASL Linguistics with a focus on ASL Performance. She is an approved sponsor for the RID Certificate Maintenance Program and has developed the popular trixbruce.com website. Whether writing, creating, improvising, or starring in her many productions, Trix's passion for the dramatic arts shines through.

RID CEU available: trixbruce.com/questionnaire-for-rid-ceus/