Create. Perform. Transform. Inspire.

Washington DC’s premiere Deaf-led performing arts organization, creating powerful productions that amplify Deaf and BIPOC voices on stage and beyond.

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Our Mission

VOCA’s mission is to present a visionary platform for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and Hard-of-Hearing (HoH) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BlPOC) artists to create, collaborate, and showcase their culturally distinctive works through various artistic and linguistic expression forms.

Our Impact

Transformative Momentum

7+

Years of Excellence

Building Deaf-led arts in DC and beyond

20+

Productions Staged

World premieres, productions, and community shows

5 Cities & Countries

International reach expanding every season

100+

Artists Supported

Deaf and hearing performers, directors, and designers.

What’s On

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Workshop

Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM

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Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

Rooted in Rhythm: Storytelling through BASL, ASL, Poetry, and Movement

Elevate your storytelling with Fred Beam through BASL, ASL, poetry, and movement—take your creativity and expression to the next step!

Workshop

Rooted in Rhythm: Storytelling through BASL, ASL, Poetry, and Movement

Elevate your storytelling with Fred Beam through BASL, ASL, poetry, and movement—take your creativity and expression to the next step!

What We Do

Our Programs

From mainstage productions to community workshops, VOCA offers transformative experiences for artists and audiences of all backgrounds.

VOCA Ensemble

Our flagship performance company bringing together Deaf and hearing performers for mainstage productions that captivate audiences.

Professional Development

Training, internships, and workshops for emerging and established artists in performance, sign language theater, and arts administration.

Community Engagement

Free workshops, residencies, and partnerships with schools and community organizations throughout the DC metro area.

Creative Arts Summer Camp

An immersive two-week summer experience for youth ages 10–18 exploring theater, movement, visual art, and ASL storytelling.

Stage Productions

Professional development and certification pathways for theatre interpreters, fostering excellence in ASL and English performance.

In-House TV Studio

Content creation, filming projects, and innovation on the screen - in the works!

Coming Soon

“I am so touched, I see this work as authentic—you really feel so connected to it. Incredible, and amazing, just WOW.”

Audience member, "A Strange Loop"

Our Partners & Supporters

Testimonials

Your support empowers us to keep expanding our reach. Together, we can build a more inclusive, vibrant arts community for everyone.

"(A Strange Loop) was wonderful, funny, sad, heart-touching. I enjoyed myself, and hope you all come to see it soon!"

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“The show is incredible, it was loopy, it was strange, it was a Strange Loop, some might say! Incredible performance by Tyler “T” Lang, by everyone! Come see the show, it’s incredible!”

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Your support empowers us to keep expanding our reach. Together, we can build a more inclusive, vibrant arts community for everyone.

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Your financial contribution directly funds our productions, education programs, community outreach, and artist fellowships.

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Your financial contribution directly funds our productions, education programs, community outreach, and artist fellowships.

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Share your time and skills to support productions, events, workshops, and outreach programs throughout the DC arts community.

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Share your time and skills to support productions, events, workshops, and outreach programs throughout the DC arts community.

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Creating accessible, transformative theatre and dance experiences at the intersection of Deaf and hearing communities.