Trash

Closing: March 28, 2026

Trash - 2026 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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PAC NYC

6 WTC 251 Fulton Street New York

Run Type Limited Run

Market Off-Broadway

Previews March 07, 2026

Tim and Jake are Deaf roommates sharing an apartment in the city—but not much else. They’re polar opposites, each with very different views on what it means to be Deaf in a hearing world. When it comes to taking out the trash, they spiral into a comic and insightful examination of their personal garbage and their perceptions of each other’s lives.

Performed almost exclusively in ASL (American Sign Language), Trash employs surprising theatrical devices that allow all audiences to understand the play (and each other) in profoundly new ways.

Trash - 2026 - Off-Broadway Cast

James Caverly

Vishal Vaidya

Trey Harrington

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Trash

Review: Trash, a Pungent Comedy-Drama About Deaf Roomies

From: TheaterMania By: Zachary Stewart Date: 2026-03-14

8 / 10

But our two living protagonists leave the deepest impression. Equally humorous and thoughtful, Trash is a fascinating look into the lives of Deaf men in 21st century America, where anxiety around sex, work, and a creeping sense of obsolesce is aggravated by the daily struggle of existing in a world that has been primarily designed for the hearing majority. In this stark and perilous reality, clear and effective communication is essential. Caverly and Morrill tell a story and make it count with this surprise theatrical treasure.

Trash Review. ASL Play for Hearing and Deaf Alike

From: New York Theater By: Jonathan Mandell Date: 2026-03-14

7 / 10

“Trash” has a plot with several strands, a number of surprises and a couple of meta-theatrical touches, involving all five cast members; much of what unfolds is determined by the audience voting (via the red/yellow cards) at crucial crossroads. It’s a lot to take in; maybe too much. That may be the point; the message that Caverly and Morrill most want to make: Look how much the Deaf have to deal with. If “Trash” is eye-opening for hearing audiences, it is also likely one of the few entertainments that Deaf people can enjoy without compromise. Captions are provided whenever the hearing characters speak in English. Even the music and the sound effects are captioned.