Fourth grade is not easy and after spending a year planning her "positively purple" birthday party, Megan finds herself at odds with new student Alexis. To Megan, Alexis has it all: beauty, brains, and athletics—she’s practically perfect in every way. Though Megan tries to be nice to her, Alexis is anything but friendly, making Megan wonder, "Does she not like me because I'm deaf?" When they’re forced to collaborate on a science project, Megan discovers Alexis’s secret.

Based on the children’s book by Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin (Best Actress, Children of a Lesser God) and Doug Cooney, this touching new musical—simultaneously performed in spoken English and American Sign Language—is an important reminder that despite first impressions, nobody’s perfect. Recommended for ages 8 and up, and grades 3 and up. Curriculum Connections include literature, language development, peer relationships, communication, and Deaf Culture.

Deaf Actress Marlee Matlin co-wrote "Nobody's Perfect," a book that has been adapted into a musical.

   ASL          Assistive Hearing      Open Captioning

      Devices                

Cindy, Keisha and Bethany show that nothing can slow them down, especially a missing hamster. (l-r) Rachel Brennan as Cindy, Omoro Omoighe as Keisha, Florrie Bagel as Bethany. Photo credit: Carol Pratt.

Alexis sings about perfection. (l-r) Florrie Bagel as Bethany, Jennifer Irons as Alexis, Omoro Omoighe as Keisha, Rachel Brennan as Cindy. Photo credit Carol Pratt.

Florrie Bagel as Bethany. Photo credit: Carol Pratt

 

Megan and her friends expect her tenth birthday party to be the party of the year. (l-r) Tami Lee Santimyer as Megan, Rachel Brennan as Cindy, Florrie Bagel as Bethany, Omoro Omoighe as Keisha. Photo credit: Carol Pratt.

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