Equal Accessibility for Deaf and Hearing Audiences? It’s Possible!
How a new staging of ‘Cinderella’ is bringing Deaf/hearing theatre out of the ‘shadows.’
All Stories About Deaf theatre
The Deaf Renaissance: Beyond ‘CODA’
As more Deaf actors find space onstage, it’s time to make room for the community behind the scenes: as writers, directors, and producers.
Lewis Merkin: A Guiding Light of the Deaf Theatre
The original Orin Dennis from ‘Children of Lesser God,’ the self-starting Merkin had a rich career as a Deaf theatre innovator, mentor, and raconteur.
National Deaf High School Theatre Fest Bows in Utah
The festival will partner with Deaf West Theatre and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
A Simple Task to Reframe Deaf Narratives
The new play ‘Trash’ is part of IRT Theatre’s efforts to make Deaf stories and artists a part of everyday theatrical storytelling and practice.
Letters to the Editor: Walnut Street, ASL Advice, Rep Companies
Readers take issue with 3 articles from the past few months.
ASL and Theatre: Here’s What Not To Do
A Deaf educator who receives numerous emails from theatre teachers and directors gives advice on best practices for incorporating Deaf actors and ASL.
Russell Harvard on ‘Lear,’ Playing the Villain, and His Dream Roles
The actor discusses his career, the challenge of translating Shakespeare into American Sign Language, and his wish for an all-ASL show on Broadway.
Lois Smith, Constant Learner
The veteran actor, who’s picking up ASL for Craig Lucas’s new play, recalls working with Horton Foote and laments compressed rehearsal time.
From Lip-Reading Ants to Flying Over Cuckoos’ Nests
With a global sense of movement and a natural ability to fill space, deaf artists strive to become more visible.
