SOUND OFF is dedicated to making theatre accessible for both Deaf and hearing audiences and celebrating the stories and talents of Deaf performers from across Canada, as well as the beauty of American Sign Language.

SOUND OFF is pleased to present both live and in-person performances and events this year and will continue to offer a diverse range of online performances and events for those outside Edmonton.

Our 9th annual festival brings together 5 mainstage performances from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

The 6-day event will be offering a wide range of activities and events for audiences participate in. These include panel discussions with Deaf artists, Deaf-led workshops and staged readings by Deaf playwrights.

Also featuring the return of our ever-popular improv with Edmonton's Rapid Fire Theatre for the hilarious Maestro: SOUND OFF Edition (online) and Theatresports: SOUND OFF Edition (live) where hearing and Deaf improvisors go head-to-head for a battle of improv supremacy!