THEATER V58, INC. 2026-2027 SEASON
SHOWS
HANDS OF HOPE
MAY 2026
V58 DEAF NIGHT LIVE
THEATER V58, INC. IMPROV PLAYERS
OCTOBER 3, 2026
RECEPTION 7:00-8:00 PM
SHOW @ 8:15 PM
HAUNTED THEATER EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2026
SHOW @7:00 PM
EVENING PERFORMANCE
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR GUESTS UNDER 16
DUE TO ADULT CONTENT
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
OCTOBER 24 & 31 1:00-4:00 PM
FAMILY FRIENDLY ALL AGES WELCOME
V58 DEAF NIGHT LIVE
THEATER V58, INC. IMPROV PLAYERS
DECEMBER 5, 2026
RECEPTION 7:00-8:00 PM
SHOW @ 8:15 PM
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
FEBRUARY 2027 DATES TBA
ALL- IN THEATER FESTIVAL
MAY 2027 DATES TBA
MORE TICKETING INFORMATION TO COME. . .
V58 SEASON 2026-2027
HANDS OF HOPE
Theater V58 Inc. has completed its 2026 summers' production of We thank all of our audiences who attended
our five sell-out performances.
THEATER V58, INC. COMEDY TROUPE
DEAF NIGHT LIVE
This troupe will rehearse and perform sketch comedy, improvisation, stand-up comedy, audience participation games, and more. Theater V58, Inc. is partnering with Capital Stage Company to present these ASL comedy nights. Check our website for exact dates and times.
HAUNTED THEATER EXPERIENCE
This production will bring audiences both young and old to experience the Haunted Theater where our cast will entertain audiences with scary stories, audience participation activities, improvisation, and stand-up comedy all in ASL. This show is suggested for people ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Theater V58, Inc.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
There will be a "family friendly" Halloween Carnival show including Tricks or Treats, Halloween Arts and Crafts, Carnival games, costume contest and more. Halloween Carnival is welcome to all ages.
AUDITIONS FOR THEATER V58, INC. COMEDY TROUPE
AND
THE HAUNTED THEATER EXPERIENCE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
Located at DDSO Theater
5051 47th Street
Sacramento, CA
AUDITION TIME
3:00 PM-6:00 PM
IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN EITHER OR BOTH PRODUCTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT (916) 461-4295 VP, (831) 320-4951 TEXT, OR BY EMAIL info@theaterv58inc.com
If you wish to participate and are unable to attend Sunday, September 6 auditions, please contact us to set up an alternative date and time.
AUDITIONS FOR THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.
Welcome to Theater V58 Inc.
Our Story
Theater V58, Inc. was established with a simple goal of creating accessible theater in American Sign Language for Deaf and Hearing audiences. Theater V58, Inc. is a 501 c3 non-profit organization funded through grants from the California Arts Council and private donations.
Our Community
At Theater V58, Inc., we believe building a strong and supportive environment for people in our local Deaf community to creatively express themselves in ASL Theater V58, Inc. will be teaching a variety of performing arts workshops focusing on acting skills, comedic improvisation, ASL Poetry, Visual Vernacular, music in ASL, games & activities. Please subscribe below for more information on all workshops, auditions and show dates, times, & locations.
MEET THE V58, CREATIVE TEAM
Carrie King
Carrie King, co-founder and Executive Director of Theater V58 Inc., is a Sacramento resident who has worked in theater & film for the past 34 years. Carrie studied both Deaf Studies and Theater Arts at Gallaudet University where she received her Bachelor of the Arts degree in Deaf Studies. Carrie also earned her master's degree in T.A.S.L Teaching American Sign Language from the University of Northern Colorado. Ms. King is a graduate of the class of 2007's Interpreting on Broadway at the Julliard School in NYC. Most recently, Carrie directed the Vagina Monologues in February of 2019 with an all-Deaf female cast with Heart Touch Productions.
. Carrie and the V58 company have created original productions featured in the "All-In" Festival of Accessible Theater. V58's first original production was "REAL IMPACT: A CLIMATE CHANGE CABARET" 2024, WELCOME TO OUR TABLE: WHERE SILENCE IS LOUD, 2025 and HANDS OF HOPE 2026. Carrie is certified by the American Sign Language Teacher Association (ASLTA), National Association of the Deaf NAD IV and by R.I.D. where she holds her CI/CT national certifications for interpreting. Carrie and the V58 Team noticed a need in the community for a creative outlet for local Deaf actors, poets, storytellers, and other performing artists. Theater V58 joined forces with DDSO, Short Center Repertory Theater and Inner Vision Theater to create accessible theater in ASL by Deaf community members and fluent ASL signers. Hence, Theater V58, Inc. was established as the premiere community theater for the Deaf in Northern California's Sacramento Valley.
Amy Conner
Amy Conner is a V58, Inc. cast member, and serves as one of our resident Sign Masters. Amy will also be working with V58 as an assistant director, and content creator. Amy has always wanted to be on stage. She has recently been seen in Theater V58's productions of "Ultimate Impact: A Climate Cabaret" 2024, "Welcome to Our Table Where Silence is Loud, 2025, and most recently in Hands of Hope, 2026. Amy was also seen in the "Vagina Monologues" with former Heart Touch Productions, 2019. Amy is a graduate of the California School for the Deaf in Fremont, CA. Currently, Amy is working with Access Language as a Deaf Interpreter working in the educational setting. Amy is happily married, a Mom to four and Grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren. Amy looks forward to her continued work with Theater V58, Inc.
Stef Piscitelli
Meet our newest member of the Theater V58, Inc. Production Team. Stef is thrilled to be working with Theater V58, Inc.'s 2026/2027 Season. Stef has been heavily involved with many local Deaf community organizations over the past 20 years. Most recently, Stef was seen in, "Hands of Hope" as part of the "All-In" Festival of Accessible Theater in June of 2026. Stef is no stranger to the spotlight as she has been seen on stage and commercials. Prior to "Hands of Hope", Stef was featured in 2019's all Deaf Female production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues produced by Heart Touch Productions. Stef has also been very involved with summer camps for Deaf children. Stef worked with NorCal's Camp Grizzly 2026 and was both a camper and a staff member with Lions Camp Pacifica.
Stef has enriched the lives of many Deaf children and continues to serve them in her capacity with Access Language. Stef wears many different hats with Access Language. Some of those hats include; scheduling, student advocacy, IEP representation, interpreter continued education and more.
Stef is one of the core members of the Theater V58, Inc. Improv Comedy Troupe.
This season, Ms. Piscitelli will be directing Theater V58, Inc.'s production of
The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler debuting in February 2027.
Stef looks forward to appearing in this season's productions. Stef thanks her family, friends, and her fur kids for their continued love and support.
Tim Hickerson
Assistant Artistic Director/ ASL Music translation consultant. Tim Hickerson is a local talent who has been seen in several plays and performances in the Sacramento Valley area. Tim was the executive director and founder of American Sign Language Center Stage, which had several successful performances. Tim Hickerson is an actor, director, musician, author and poet. Most recently, Tim was seen in V58's productions of Hands of Hope, 2026, Welcome to Our Table Where Silence is Loud, 2025, and Ultimate Impact: A Climate Change Cabaret. He further enjoys performing music and lyrics which he creates. Tim has been a wonderful addition to our V58 Team. Tim attended the California School for the Deaf, Fremont and has worked with the Deaf community services for over 30 years. He is happily married to his wife Jackie and has children and grandchildren to enjoy his most recent retirement.
Tracy Brennan
Director of Interpretation, Voice actor Trainer, & Professional Development Coordinator. Tracy began her interpreting career in 1980 and has over 40 years of experience in virtually all settings and is most well known for her theatrical work which began in 1999. Tracy was selected to attend TDF theatrical training at Julliard in New York when the training was first introduced and was invited back 10 years later in 2009
To attend the very last training that was offered. She has interpreted performances at San Francisco Orpheum, The Golden Gate Theater, venues in New York, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. She teaches "Introduction to Performance Interpreting" for the Interpreter Training Program at American River College and administrates their internship program with local theaters. She currently is Artistic Director of Artistic Sign Language Productions. She completed a Theatrical Clown training intensive with SC Rep in summer 2016. Ms. Brennan received an Ellie for lead actress in "Mother Hicks” and was nominated for best supporting actress in “Love on the old Frontier” a melodrama performed in Fairfield, Calif. She has been in several shows with DDSO and the Short Center Repertory Theater.
JUSTIN "WORMY" CALLAWAY
THEATER V58, INC. HONORS CO-FOUNDER JUSTIN "WORMY" CALLAWAY. JUSTIN SADLY LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER IN THE SPRING OF 2026. WORMY WAS THE COMPANY PHOTOGRPAHER, VIDEOGRAPHY AND TECHNICAL COORDINATOR. WORMY'S LEGACY WILL LIVE ON THROUGH EACH AND EVERY V58 PRODUCTION. WE MISS HIM AND HIS AMAZING TALENTS.
Past Workshops with V58
