American Theatre Wing shares video with captions on social media - Sign Language theatre has recently come to the forefront of commercial theatre through the acclaimed Broadway production of Spring Awakening which is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English.
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However, beginning with vaudeville acts in Deaf clubs (in the early part of the 20th century) to the work at National Theatre of the Deaf and Gallaudet University, Deaf actors and creative team members have produced incredible theatrical experiences for both Deaf and Hearing audiences.
Follow members of the cast of Spring Awakening, Gallaudet University, and others as they explore the creative process, the history, and the joy that comes from sign language theatre. Subscribe https://youtube.com/americantheatrewing.
For more information on Gallaudet University's Theatre program, visit:http://gallaudet.edu/act/undergraduate-programs/theatre-arts.html.
For more information on Spring Awakening, visit: http://springawakeningthemusical.com.
For more information on Deaf West Theatre, visit: http://www.deafwest.org.
For more information on the Accessibility program at the National Endowment for the Arts, visit: https://arts.gov/accessibility/accessibility-resources/nea-office-accessibility.
For more information on the American Theatre Wing, visit: http://americantheatrewing.org.
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