Visionaries of the Creative Arts, Inc. - VOCA

Visionaries of the Creative Arts, Inc. - VOCA Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) - a theatre company for Deaf, DeafBlind & HoH BIPOC artists.

Celebrating the artists, storytellers, and visionaries behind A Strange Loop at the Helen Hayes Awards!This moment is mo...
05/22/2026

Celebrating the artists, storytellers, and visionaries behind A Strange Loop at the Helen Hayes Awards!

This moment is more than an award, it’s a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and the incredible community that brings powerful stories to life on stage.

Congratulations again to Alexandria Wailes and the wonderful cast and crew for this unforgettable achievement. Your passion and artistry continue to inspire audiences and push theatre forward in meaningful ways.

Here’s to the team behind the magic, the voices that deserve to be heard, and the future of bold storytelling.

What a night for VOCA! Please join us in celebrating Alexandria Wailes on her incredible win for Outstanding Director of...
05/21/2026

What a night for VOCA! Please join us in celebrating Alexandria Wailes on her incredible win for Outstanding Director of a Musical for "A Strange Loop" at the Helen Hayes Awards!

Not only has Alexandria been an integral part of the success of "A Strange Loop", she has also been a cornerstone of VOCA as our Associate Artistic Director. Her creativity and dedication to bold, meaningful storytelling continue to leave a lasting impact on audiences and the theatre community alike. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

Thank you for showing the power of authentic voices and transformative theatre in Deaf/HOH spaces, and for being a leader pioneering the way for Deaf BIPOC artists.

This is another exciting moment for VOCA, we’re proud to celebrate our sixth Helen Hayes Awards nomination! The cast of ...
05/15/2026

This is another exciting moment for VOCA, we’re proud to celebrate our sixth Helen Hayes Awards nomination!

The cast of “A Strange Loop” has earned a nomination for Outstanding Ensemble, recognizing the power, artistry, and heart this production brought to the stage. VOCA is in awe of the artists and storytellers whose work we are able to spotlight and continues to inspire audiences and strengthen our creative community.

Please donate to our “For the Artists” fundraising campaign as we approach the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday, May 18.

https://www.vocarts.org/donation

Your support of VOCA is deeply appreciated. Every donation helps further our mission of uplifting Deaf and BIPOC artists, and these nominations are a powerful reflection of the impact and importance of this work.

The spotlight keeps on shining brightly this week, here is another one of our Helen Hayes nominations!Walter “Bobby” McC...
05/14/2026

The spotlight keeps on shining brightly this week, here is another one of our Helen Hayes nominations!

Walter “Bobby” McCoy and Stanley Bahorek have helped create powerful theatrical experiences through their work as music directors and performers, earning a Helen Hayes Awards nomination for Outstanding Music Direction for “A Strange Loop”. These artists embody the creativity and community VOCA is proud to support.

Your donation helps VOCA continue creating opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and BIPOC artists through mentorship, education, and artistic programming.

Please donate and support our campaign as we approach the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your support of VOCA!

https://www.vocarts.org/donation

We’re on a roll with another of the six Helen Hayes nominations VOCA has received! Today, we’re celebrating the incredib...
05/13/2026

We’re on a roll with another of the six Helen Hayes nominations VOCA has received!

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible talents of Gabriel Silva and Damien Deshaun Smith, who were recognized for Outstanding Lead Performer and Outstanding Supporting Performer, respectively, through nominations.

Their work, dedication, and passion in “A Strange Loop” continue to elevate the work we create and the stories we share. We couldn’t be prouder to see their talent honored.

Donate to our “For the Artists” fundraising campaign as we approach the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday, May 18.

https://www.vocarts.org/donation

Your support of VOCA is deeply appreciated. Every donation helps further our mission of uplifting Deaf and BIPOC artists, and these nominations are a powerful reflection of the impact and importance of this work.

Keep an eye on VOCA’s channels for more Helen Hayes Awards updates as we count down to Monday night! ✨”

This week, we are taking a moment to celebrate the six Helen Hayes Award nominations VOCA has received!The incredible Al...
05/12/2026

This week, we are taking a moment to celebrate the six Helen Hayes Award nominations VOCA has received!

The incredible Alexandria Wailes, VOCA’s Associate Artistic Director, has been nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Musical. Her vision for “A Strange Loop” led us through this production with artistry and grace.

Donate to our “For the Artists” fundraising campaign, as we approach the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday, May 18.

https://www.vocarts.org/donation

Your support of VOCA is greatly appreciated. Your donation supports our organization’s mission of uplifting Deaf and BIPOC artists, and these nominations are validation of our hard work and the importance of what we do.

Keep an eye on VOCA’s channels for more updates on the Helen Hayes Awards on Monday!

In its first year of eligibility, VOCA earned six Helen Hayes Award nominations—a powerful recognition of work that coul...
05/11/2026

In its first year of eligibility, VOCA earned six Helen Hayes Award nominations—a powerful recognition of work that could not have happened anywhere else. This is what it looks like when Deaf and BIPOC artists are fully supported: bold, resonant, high-caliber theater. Your gift sustains that momentum—directly supporting the artists VOCA champions—so more groundbreaking work can be created and shared with you - our community.

Support VOCA’s mission to create a platform for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and HoH BIPOC artists today. Be a part of our “For the Artists” fundraising campaign, and mark this momentous occasion as we approach the Helen Hayes Awards.

https://www.vocarts.org/donation

To give you an ideas how a little can go a long way... see what your donation could make possible for us:

$50 – Supports ASL translation and resources across projects
$250 – Supports artist stipends for rehearsals
$500 – Covers rehearsal space fees
$1,000 – Supports a week of artist development, including rehearsal space, translation, and interpreter support
$2,500 – Supports a workshop, reading, or public-facing event for new or in-progress work

Your support of VOCA is greatly appreciated. We would not be where we are today without you! Thank you!!

Keep an eye on VOCA’s channels for more updates on the Helen Hayes Awards and our journey to the award ceremony this coming Monday, May 18!

05/01/2026

This weekend is HERE - May 1 to 3

VOCA presents Motions: Healing Within the Community

It starts tonight! Get ready for a powerful experience of dance, movement, storytelling, and sign poetry centered on healing and connection

Curious?? Come join us and grab your tickets today!

This weekend! atlasarts.org/events/voca-motions/This is a weekend for the community to gather through dance, storytellin...
05/01/2026

This weekend! atlasarts.org/events/voca-motions/

This is a weekend for the community to gather through dance, storytelling and cultural preservation. Witness the works in progress of new choreography by Deaf BIPOC artists, including Mervin Primeaux O’Bryant. Join us for a sign poetry & movement workshop led by acclaimed artist, Fred Beam. Be part of the conversation by attending a panel discussion with Dr. Carolyn McCaskill and Evon Black as they discuss BASL and cultural preservation. This panel is moderated by Fred Beam.

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