Candlelight set the mood for a cozy Saturday evening that delivered adrenaline-inducing performances, including a chair acrobat and a juggling duo, clownish comedy skits and vulnerable poetry. Eight acts — some with deaf performers and others who are allies of the deaf community — were showcased on night two of the 258 (ASL slang for “very Interesting”) Deaf Variety Show designed by deaf artists for deaf audiences .

The cabaret-style spectacle opened with a call to action from co-host Rebekah Covington, asking, “How will you utilize your inner flame? The choice is yours.” She was joined onstage by her castmates and co-host, Alix Gavin, each holding a candle. Dressed in red steampunk trench coats, Covington and Gavin set the mood for the hour with playful banter and charismatic express

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