How Did Greensoda Productions Get Started?
Founder of Greensoda Productions, Eliza Greenwood, grew up in Colorado and New Mexico. In High School, she immersed herself in classical theatre. One day the thought occured to her: "Deaf theatre must also exist!" Further research led to the summation of her goals for a BA studying Deaf theatre. She moved across the country to pursue studies in Washington, DC, the "Mecca" of Deaf culture. The theatre departments of George Washington and Gallaudet Universities endorsed the first spark of Greensoda Productions through these studies. In fact, storytelling and theatre among the Deaf not only exist, they thrive.
Completion of a Deaf culture-focused theatre degree led Eliza to produce film, which she pursued in Portland, Oregon. Eliza was drawn to film's timeless and powerful medium that has an ability to reach wide audiences. Production is underway for the documentary Austin Unbound and the commentary film Soda Stories.