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Being Deaf and a Dancer - Kassandra Wedel

Being Deaf and a dancer - Kassandra Wedel on her perception and interpretation of music.


BERLIN, Germany -- Deaf Hip-Hop World Champion Dances Beethoven’s 5th Symphony: Kassandra Wedel lost her hearing when she was three. Kassandra never stopped dancing. Ludwig Van Beethoven and Hip-Hop Dance Champion Kassandra Wedel have one thing in common. Beethoven was Deaf when he wrote many of his masterpieces, including most of his symphonies.

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Kassandra Wedel lost her hearing when she was three years old. This new music video on the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker iconic recording of 1977 celebrates the fight against the barriers of deafness and opens up the opportunity to experience Beethoven’s music in all its sonic and new visual facets.


Premiered in time for WHO’s World Hearing Day 2020 on March 3 and celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, the video highlights the composer’s relevance of his life’s message for society today.

Kassandra Wedel / Herbert von Karajan / Berlin Philharmonic.
Kassandra Wedel and Beethoven: https://beethoven-playon.com/kassandra.
Music video brought to you with the support of Google Arts & Culture.
Director: Nehemias Colindres.
Production: Rekorder GmbH.

Inspire the world with Beethoven and the relevance of his life’s message spread the video and find short trailers: https://bit.ly/kassandratrailer.
Learn more about Kassandra Wedel: https://youtu.be.

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Deaf Short Film 'Vision' Silent Love Story

The Deaf short movie 'Vision' silent love story by Anant Drishti Films.


MEHSANA, India -- Deaf Awareness: What if one day you wake up and can't hear anything. That's the time you will realize the importance of your body.

Here is the story about a vision of a Deaf girl who is socially not acceptable where she is bullied by her friends and faces many problems.

One day she thinks to quit her life as there is no space of her in this selfish world. And what happens next... you must watch it in the video.


Director: Jhanwi Studio
Producer: Anantdrishti Films
Story: Meshwani Chavda- Rudra Jani
DOP: Rudra Jani
Cinematographer: Abhi Bhavsar
Editor: Rudra Jani
Featuring: Urvish Vyas - Mona Solanki
Location: Mehsana, Gujarat

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Deaf Actress Shaylee Mansfield In 'Noelle' Film

Deaf Actress Shaylee Mansfield as Michelle in the Disney+'s 'Noelle'


HOLLYWOOD -- Shaylee Mansfield portrayed as Michelle, a Deaf girl at a Phoenix hospital who becomes close with Noelle. Shaylee Mansfield from ASL Nook.

'Noelle' is a 2019 American fantasy adventure Christmas comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed and written by Marc Lawrence. The film stars Anna Kendrick as Noelle Kringle, the daughter of Santa Claus. It also stars Bill Hader, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Billy Eichner, Julie Hagerty, and Shirley MacLaine. It was released on November 12, 2019, by Disney+, receiving mixed reviews from critics.

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Plot: In Disney’s holiday comedy “Noelle,” Kris Kringle’s daughter is full of Christmas spirit and holiday fun, but wishes she could do something “important” like her beloved brother Nick, who will take over from their father this Christmas. When Nick is about to crumble like a gingerbread cookie from all the pressure, Noelle suggests he take a break and get away…but when he doesn’t return, Noelle must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas.

Noelle meets Jake's son Alex who expresses a desire to cook, but is afraid of telling his dad who is terrible at it. Noelle promises that if he is nice he will get his Christmas wish, which is to spend Christmas with his whole family. While out searching, Noelle discovers that she has an inherent ability to decipher if somebody is naughty or nice and can pick up any language including American Sign Language after speaking with a homeless Deaf girl. A brief interaction with a woman about her yoga pants has Alex discover that Nick is working at the local yoga studio. Noelle and Nick happily reunite, but get into an argument about being Santa, ending with Noelle storming out. Read more at Noelle on Wikipedia.

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Deaf Romance Short Film 'Noise'

A Deaf woman forms a bond with a stranger, forcing them to communicate without language.


Omeleto release a romance short film “Noise” presenting Sophie stands by herself staring at the ocean. Lost in her own world and thoughts - as well as being Deaf - she is oblivious at first to the stranger who begins to share her spot on the pier, trying to photograph the local scene.


Eventually they strike up a conversation via hand gestures and facial expressions, and Sophie and Bemo spend the afternoon together, forming an unlikely bond that flourishes despite their lack of shared language. But that growing bond and attraction is challenged in its own way, and what seems like a straightforward romance becomes a meditation on attraction, love and the vivid, fleeting nature of it all.

Writer-director Michael Aloyan's short romance traces the beginning of an attraction, beginning with the requisite "meet cute" and proceeding until what's traditionally regarded as the next step. Charming, simply but beautifully shot and well-performed, watching two different individuals find common ground and then attraction is lovely, especially when the storytelling highlights how their lack of shared language seemingly makes space for a more intimate, vulnerable connection.

There isn't much dialogue in the film, but strong sound design offers a glimpse of what's it like to be in Sophie's head, experiencing music as rhythmic thumps and exploring a subjectivity that is rich in sensation, even if she can't hear sound. Sharing some of that with Bemo forms one of the most evocative and heart-warming moments in the film, and it's easy to see why they become so taken with one another.

Actress T.J. Carpio plays Sophie's hearing impairment lightly, but traces her growing openness to Bemo with great responsiveness and emotional honesty. Actor Shvan Aladdin plays off her well as Bemo, essaying a role notable for its warmth and kindness, and the two's connection flourishes, even if they don't seem to have much shared ground yet.

As Sophie and Bemo develop other ways to share their selves and lives outside of spoken conversation, the film seems to function as a romantic montage leading to a high point of consummation, gracefully threading through their growing intimacy in a series of beautifully etched vignettes. But in a subtle but clever set of twists, the storytelling upends those narrative expectations, making what seems like a straightforward romance into something unexpectedly meditative and even melancholy.

Without giving too much away, "Noise" seems to question just what the origin of attraction is, what role and importance common ground -- whether it's through shared language or other values -- plays in love and what do we gain or give up when rushing into romance. This narrative turn is gently accomplished without melodrama, but it's enough that when the would-be couple come back together, the emotional tenor of the story is markedly different from the beginning. It's not unlike real life, perhaps, when the beautiful "castle in the sky" created by two people's mutual romantic fantasy and momentum reveals itself as the fragile edifice it is -- and the couple must decide what's really holding it up, and whether that's enough to sustain it.

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Deaf Actress Millicent Simmonds 'A Quiet Place'

Meet the Deaf Utah teen who stars in thriller 'A Quiet Place'


BOUNTIFUL, Utah -- A Quiet Place stunned audiences and critics alike, garnering over $150 million at the worldwide box office and earning a 95 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The thriller film is the stuff of nightmares, as two parents fight to keep their children safe in a post-apocalyptic world while creatures hunt by sound and slaughter anyone who makes a noise.


But for Deaf Bountiful actress Millicent Simmonds, it’s been more a dream than a nightmare.

The 15-year-old plays Regan, the Deaf daughter of the Abbotts, portrayed by real-life husband and wife John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.

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Regan’s parents have survived in a world that demands silence because they learned sign language to communicate with their Deaf daughter, but Regan still struggles to be understood in a place where a single sound could cost her her life.

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“I really loved the story and thought it was unique,” Simmonds told KSL.com. “I also really loved the character Regan. She was brave, tough, a little rebellious, but really just wanted to contribute to the family. She was really complex.”

Unlike Regan, Simmonds wasn’t born deaf, but lost her hearing as an infant after an accidental medication overdose. She learned American Sign Language and attended a school for Deaf students until she decided to start regular high school in her teens.

At 14 years old and with no film credit to her name, Simmonds beat out 250 other candidates to land a leading role in the film “Wonderstruck,” starring Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams, after a former drama teacher prompted her to audition. Simmonds played Rose, a young Deaf girl trying to discover more about her past.

“I wanted to show other Deaf people that they can do anything, even be in a movie,” Simmonds said when KSL first profiled her in May.

Though Simmonds works with an interpreter on set, she believes the hardest part about being a Deaf actress isn’t her lack of hearing, but the lack of opportunity for those in the Deaf community... Read More on KSL.com.

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The Silent Child (2017) - Official Trailer

The Silent Child film tells the story of a profoundly Deaf child born to hearing parents and the unequivocal power of communication.


HOLLYWOOD -- The Silent Child is a British short film written by and starring Rachel Shenton and directed by Chris Overton, and released in 2017 by Slick Films. It tells the story of Libby, a profoundly Deaf four-year-old girl, who lives a silent life until a social worker, played by Shenton, teaches her how to communicate through sign language. The film won the Live Action Short Film category at the 90th Academy Awards.

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The film was based on Shenton's own experiences as the child of a parent who became deaf. The film features profoundly Deaf six-year-old first-time actor Maisie Sly as the titular child. British Sign Language (BSL) is used in the film.

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The Silent Child won best short film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in August 2017. This made it eligible for entry to the Oscars. In December 2017 the film was selected as one of the final ten films in the Live Action Short Film category for the 90th Academy Awards.

On 23 January 2018, it was announced that The Silent Child was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for the 90th Academy Awards, which it then won. Shenton kept a promise that she had made to their young lead actress and signed her acceptance speech.

SOURCE - Wikipedia

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'Ready To Be Heard' By Amanda McDonough

Deaf Awareness: “Ready To Be Heard” The story of actress and author, Amanda McDonough as a Deaf person.

Ready to Be Heard” is a story for all ages written to give you an inside look at what life is like for someone growing up with deteriorating hearing loss and it is a unique look into Deaf culture from the point of view of a late Deafened adult.

For anyone looking for inspiration to help with a challenging life situation or condition, Amanda McDonough's story will provide encouragement and will help you make your voice heard.

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“Ready to Be Heard” is the story of Amanda McDonough, who was diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of 4. As she grew older, her hearing steadily declined as she battled to hide her ongoing hearing loss from her family, friends, teachers, and the world. Despite facing unbelievable challenges, she succeeded in; getting straight A’s in school, having a successful child acting career, and leading a fairly “normal” life. But one day, during the most difficult part of her college career, she awoke to discover that her remaining hearing was completely gone. She had lost 100% of her hearing in both ears. All of a sudden, she was unable to communicate with the people around her. She did not know sign language, could no longer speak well, and could not lip read. She became isolated from the world and had to finally face her hearing loss, accept that she was deaf, and find a way to finish college without being able to hear. She found the strength to teach herself to talk well again, to lip-read, and to use sign language. As she was leaning new communication skills, she also graduated from college and set out on an emotional rollercoaster ride to discover who she was and who she wanted to become. Join her on her journey to find a balance between the hearing world she was raised in and the Deaf culture she now belonged to. This is a story about overcoming obstacles, finding yourself, and making your mark on the world... visit at http://readytobeheard.com.

SOURCE - ReadyToBeHeard.com

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Deaf Actress Millicent Simmonds 'Wonderstruck'

'Wonderstruck' (2017) Official Trailer - Millicent Simmonds, Wonderstruck's Deaf Breakout Star.


HOLLYWOOD -- Wonderstruck is a 2017 American mystery drama film directed by Todd Haynes and based on the 2011 novel Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick, who also adapted the novel into a screenplay. The film stars Oakes Fegley, Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams, and Millicent Simmonds.


Plot: The film interlaces two stories set fifty years apart, switching frequently between them. Each tells the story of a child's quest. In 1927, Rose (Simmonds) runs away from her father's New Jersey home to find her mother/idol, the actress Lillian Mayhew (Moore). In 1977, recently orphaned Ben (Fegley) runs away from his Minnesota home in search of his father.

Get to know Deaf actress Millicent Simmonds intimately and learn more about her journey with 'Wonderstruck' the film.

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About Wonderstruck: Based on Brian Selznick’s critically acclaimed novel Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. When Ben discovers a puzzling clue in his home and Rose reads an enticing headline in the newspaper, both children set out on quests to find what they are missing that unfold with mesmerizing symmetry. Here's the official site Wonderstruck.com.

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Marlee Matlin Wants To Know How She Became Deaf

Marlee Matlin seeks Tyler Henry's help to find out how she became Deaf in this incredible Hollywood Medium clip.


LOS ANGELES, California -- The Academy Award-winning actress, Marlee Matlin asks Tyler Henry to help her discover the truth--watch the shocking reading on "Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry".

Marlee Matlin wants to learn the real story behind how she became Deaf.

The Oscar-winning actress sits down with Tyler Henry on Wednesday's episode of Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry and reveals her desire to understand what happened to her at 18 months old.

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When Marlee and her translator Jack Jason meet with Tyler, she explains that she's had "conflicting" answers as to how she became Deaf. Then suddenly, Marlee's late father communicates with Tyler and tells him that initially he thought she was just "stubborn" like he was, which makes Marlee very happy.

Jack explains to Tyler that when a woman said Marlee was Deaf her dad replied, "No she's just stubborn."

Tyler then talks about how Marlee became Deaf, explaining that he's looking at a "gradual process."

"You had a susceptibility to an infection or some form of an illness and this is something that affects the immune system," Tyler explains. "It almost looks like we just have a condition that a child deals with, however I see this ultimately, somehow, affecting one's ability to hear."

Watch the Hollywood Medium clip above to see Marlee connect Tyler's information with the answers she's been given throughout her life!

Tyler Henry's Mom Gets Starstruck by Marlee Matlin - The Oscar-winning actress gives Tyler's mom Theresa the thrill of a lifetime! Watch their sweet meeting in this "Hollywood Medium" deleted scene.

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About Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry: One of Hollywood’s most sought after mediums, Tyler Henry, delivers astounding readings to celebrities looking for advice, connection and closure with loved ones who have passed on. The 20-year-old medium, clairvoyant and medical intuitive sits down with a vast variety of both believers and skeptics, to convey messages from beyond.

SOURCE - eonline

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Deaf People Know Everything - Jonna Delvert

How comes your Deaf friend knows more than what you do?


A young Deaf actress Jonna Delvert is going to share her experiences with you guys as Swedish actor herself. Delvert want everyone to know that Deaf people really can do anything they want to do! "Deaf People Know Everything" is only English captioning is available right now while she use Swedish Sign Language.


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Marlee Matlin Slams Donald Trump ‘Retarded’

Deaf actress Marlee Matlin hits back at Donald Trump over ‘retarded’ comment: ‘it is unacceptable’


NEW YORK CITY -- "The term is abhorrent and should never be used"

Marlee Matlin, an actor who is Deaf, said she was “deeply” upset by reports that Donald Trump repeatedly called her “retarded” when she appeared on the Celebrity Apprentice.

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“The term is abhorrent and should never be used. The fact that we are talking about this during a very important moment in American history has upset me deeply,” Matlin said in a statement on Friday.

Three staffers on the reality TV show, who requested anonymity due to non-disclosure agreements, told the Daily Beast that Trump often treated Matlin with disrespect and called her “retarded,” both behind her back and in front of her. A former Apprentice contestant also told People that Trump made sexual comments to Matlin and other women on the show.

“I am Deaf. There are millions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people like me, in the United States and around the world who face discrimination and misunderstanding like this on a daily basis. It is unacceptable,” said Matlin, who has indicated her support for Hillary Clinton throughout the campaign.

“As a person who is Deaf, as a woman, as a mom, as a wife, as an actor, I have a voice. And I’m using that voice to make myself heard… and vote.”

Trump previously faced scrutiny early in the campaign for mocking a New York Times reporter who suffers from a congenital joint condition.

SOURCE - TIME

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What ‘Deaf’ Means To Me - Amanda McDonough

What ‘Deaf’ means to me with Amanda McDonough.

Deaf activist, actress and Youtuber Amanda McDonough discussion and conversation questions about "What "Deaf" Means to Me" she wanted to talk about something she have been thinking a lot about recently and that is the word "DEAF." Now she grew up in hearing culture in the United States.

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I grew up with hearing family, hearing friends, going to a mainstream school and I didn't have access to signing. I didn't have access to Deaf people and... So, growing up for me that word "DEAF" scared me, because for me, before, that meant that I was going to lose my hearing. That meant that I was going to lose access to oral communication. That meant I might lose my family and my friends. That was scary for me. It was really scary. And it wasn't until after I became physically Deaf that I started searching for people like me and I started searching for a better way to communicate. And I found that in Deaf Culture, in sign language, in the Deaf community.

Now that i am a proud Deaf woman that word death means something so different to me. So, I wanted to share with you what word "DEAF" means to me now.

Now the word "DEAF" means strength. It means having the strength to accept yourself for who you really are. It also means support; having the support of the Deaf community. Having people around me that understand what i go through every single day, all of my struggles. They understand me, they really understand. It also means communication, because now I have this beautiful language that I can always understand I don't have have to struggle with and I have access to communication through new technology like VoIP and oh captioned phones. Different things that help me communicate better. It also, lastly, means intelligence. Why? Because deaf people; we have to be able to think creatively. We have to be able to think outside the box so that we can create new solutions to problems that we have, that don't depend on hearing, and that takes intelligence. So, this is what my new meaning of the word "DEAF" is.

What does "DEAF" mean to you?

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Deaf Actors Plays 'Fiddler on the Roof'

WATCH [CC] - Lyric Theatre's "Fiddler on the Roof" Incorporates American Sign Language, Deaf and Hearing Actors.


OKLAHOMA CITY -- Over half a century after its premiere on Broadway, the songs of Fiddler on the Roof are known around the world. From joyous “If I Were a Rich Man” to haunting “Sunrise, Sunset,” the musical focuses on the story of a Jewish milkman and his family’s troubles in rural Russia at the turn of the 20th century.

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While the show certainly has its lighthearted moments, Fiddler on the Roof is, at its core, about the importance of family and tradition and the tensions surrounding them.

That is something Michael Baron could relate to when he took on directing duties for Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s production of the musical, which runs July 26-30 at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N. Walker Ave.

“As a Jewish musical theater director, Fiddler on the Roof has always been high on my bucket list of shows to direct,” Baron said. “It’s a show I’ve seen countless times and whose music has been played at almost every Jewish wedding and bar mitzvah I’ve attended, including my own.”

That notability can be seen as both a benefit and a detriment. At this point, Fiddler on the Roof is essentially synonymous with musical theater.

Between being one of the most-performed high school musicals and having multiple Broadway productions and a film adaptation, Fiddler has become difficult to ignore.

For this reason, audiences have likely seen it in one form or another, making it continuously harder to make the material fresh again.

But in an interesting twist, Lyric Theatre’s version incorporates American Sign Language and two Deaf actors portray love-struck characters Hodel and Perchik.

Two interpreters will be incorporated onstage to fully communicate to Deaf viewers.

New opportunities: Baron planned on utilizing the performers after discussing it with a friend, Deaf actor Christopher Tester.

After brainstorming how it might be possible and what Lyric would need to provide to make it happen, Baron said it seemed like a wonderful opportunity to showcase an underrepresented community.

“Our goal is to create a new village for Fiddler that is accessible to both hearing and Deaf patrons,” he said. “I hope this collaboration reveals new insights by bringing hearing and Deaf actors to the Lyric stage for the first time.”

And it certainly helps when performers are as passionate and talented as Sandra Mae Frank.

“I didn’t want to be an actress at first because it’s already tough enough to be an actor alone, but to be a Deaf actress?” she said. “I just did it anyway by taking the risk and moving forward with theater because I eat, breathe and dream it. It’s my life. It’s who I am.”

Frank, who became Deaf due to an unknown cause at the age of 3, doesn’t want to work in theater simply because it’s her passion.

She also wants to use it as a tool for educating others.

“Everyone has their own struggles in their own ways, but for me, as a Deaf actress, I also have to be an advocate and teach others about my culture,” she said.

Frank uses ASL as her main form of communication, which comes with its own set of challenges.

“It gets hard once in a while being vulnerable and bringing my culture to the public, but it’s also very beautiful letting my culture be a part of the story,” she said. “And depending on what the context is about, it brings more depth to a story by adding a different perspective from a Deaf character than how it’d usually be done if performed by a hearing actor.”

Frank certainly thinks the addition of ASL to the story of Fiddler on the Roof makes perfect sense.

In the musical, Hodel is the intelligent and free-spirited 17-year-old daughter of main character Tevye.

Over the course of the story, she falls in love with Perchik, a scholar and Bolshevik revolutionary who is exiled to Siberia.

“I love that Hodel and Perchik are Deaf, and it makes total sense,” Frank said. “Hodel resisted Perchik at first because of tradition, but to me, adding the deafness to the character gives it more purpose. She’s so hesitant, but she sees this handsome, deaf stranger, and it stirs up these feelings.”

Elaborate plans: With only two weeks from the beginning of rehearsals to opening night, Lyric Theatre hopes to put on one of the biggest and most ambitious productions of Fiddler on the Roof.

Its actors and production staff have certainly put in the work. Baron notes the planning for the show started nearly a year in advance, coordinating everything from casting across the nation to meetings with the choreographer and music director.

“The process to create this show has many facets,” he said. “From collaborating with scenic, costume, lighting, props and sound designers to create a wholly original production based on Jewish folk art built here in Oklahoma, consulting experts like Rabbi Vered Harris of Temple B’nai Israel, and so much more.”

But even with flashy musical numbers and elaborate sets, Frank and Baron agree the heart of the show lies in the more restrained and emotional moments.

“Fiddler is about the sometimes difficult balance between tradition, religion and family, which is always something audiences can relate to,” Baron said. “The fact that it uses such moving music that evokes emotion from the actors and audience makes it a special evening of theater always worth revisiting.”

Frank echoed that sentiment and said she hopes audiences leave the show filled with a new appreciation for the musical.

“I hope they feel a sense of joy and that no matter where you are in life or what defines you, family is where your home is and where you’ll find love,” she said.

Fiddler on the Roof

7:30 p.m. Tuesday-July 28, 8 p.m. July 20, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. July 30

Civic Center Music Hall

201. N. Walker Ave.

lyrictheatreokc.com

405-254-9312

$30-$94

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DeafNation World Expo - Amanda McDonough

A video of the highlights of Deaf actress Amanda McDonough's recent trip to Las Vegas for the DeafNation World Expo.


LAS VEGAS, NV -- The DeafNation World Expo at Paris Las Vegas, The event bring thousands of people into Las Vegas and is free to those who register.

Deaf actress Amanda McDonough, author of the upcoming book "Ready to Be Heard" and activist for the Deaf community, shares some wonderful tips on how to appropriately communicate with those who are hard of hearing or who have lost their hearing altogether.

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With thousands of Deaf visitors attending the conference in Las Vegas this week, McDonough tackles stigmas and how to avoid uncomfortable situations for both parties.

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Marlee Matlin Signs The Anthem at Super Bowl

Marlee Matlin was chosen to sign the national anthem at Super Bowl 50 for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.


SANTA CLARA, CA -- Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin joined Lady Gaga to perform the anthem in American Sign Language at Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA.


Marked the third time actress Marlee Matlin performed the anthem in American sign language, having also done so before Super Bowl XVII alongside Garth Brooks and again before Super Bowl XLI alongside Billy Joel.

While Lady Gaga sang the national anthem Sunday night just prior to kickoff for Super Bowl 50, actress and activist Marlee Matlin signed the National Anthem for the crowd. But, strangely enough, she was barely shown by cameras. This is the second time that Matlin signed for the Super Bowl, which is super cool, but it just would've been nice to see more of her. Because she was, you know, signing for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people unable to hear the anthem.

Matlin appeared in the TV series ‘Switched at Birth’, but she is also well known for her role in The L Word. Matlin lost most of her hearing when she was 18 months old, according to IMDb. Matlin participates in a number of volunteer and service activities, but, most notably, she was instrumental in passing legislation that requires all televisions made in the U.S. to be equipped with Closed Caption technology for Deaf people, according to Look to the Stars.

Matlin also signed the "Star Spangled Banner" before Super Bowl XLI in Miami, which was between the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears, according to Hollywood Life. Often, at major sporting events, the person signing the national anthem will be shown in the corner of the screen, so that those with hearing loss can follow along easily. But that didn't happen during Super Bowl 50, and many Twitter users thought that briefly flashing Matlin while she signed was an empty gesture to include the hearing-impaired on behalf of CBS.

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Deaf Film 'The Silent Heroes' Official Trailer

WATCH [CC] - 'The Silent Heroes' official trailer - A Story of 13 Real Deaf Children and their Dreams, Courage and Passion.


NEW DELHI, India -- THE SILENT HEROES is world's first film with Real Deaf actors and is perhaps the first attempt by a film maker to create story with these special children as Heroes and not as sympathy seeking individuals.

This is an adventurous-emotional story of 13 REAL Deaf children on a Himalayan mission, their struggle for survival, their courage and their heroism.


Mahesh Bhatt, Kamal Biran, Mates Entertainment and 13 Deaf Kids.

THE SILENT HEROES has been screened at various film festivals and received excellent audience response, Kolkata International Children's Film Festival, Dehradun International Film Festival and Prayag International Film Festival, to name a few.

Esteemed singer Sonu Nigam has given his voice to these children, so enjoy the worlds first open caption film on 11th December 2015.



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Dating Tips - How To Date A Deaf Person

WATCH [CC] - Dating Tips and Advice: Deaf women advice to hearing people, how to plan a date with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person.


There are many challenges to face when trying to date a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person these today. Here's the dating advice from two gorgeous Deaf women, Amanda McDonough and Rikki Poynter gives you some tips on how to plan and go on a DATE with someone who is Deaf.

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A Deaf actress Amanda McDonough just made a video about being in a relationship with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing person. These same rules apply to hanging out with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person.


Summary:

1. Pick a good place
-Good Lighting
-No Distractions

2. Talk Normally
-Don't Yell
-Don't Over Pronounce

3. Learn a little American Sign Language
-Yes, No, Thank You

4. Don't focus on the Hearing Loss
-Let your date decide if they want to discuss that.
-There is so much more to us than hearing loss.

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5 Deaf Myths Busted With Amanda McDonough

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Actress Amanda McDonough answers some questions from her last video and talks about 5 common Deaf myths in American Sign Language and with subtitles.

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Review:
1. Amount of hearing loss differs between individual Deaf people. Deaf doesn’t mean complete Silence.
2. Some Deaf people can talk. Some can and chose not to and others never learned to Speak.
3. Not all Deaf people know Sign Language.
4. Deaf people can drive and get Drivers Licenses.
5. You can’t tell someone is Deaf just by looking at them.

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Interviews 'The Tribe' Actress Yana Novikova

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Audree Norton, Deaf Actress Dies At 88

Audree Lauraine Norton, pioneering Deaf actress, dies at 88.


HOLLYWOOD / LOS ANGELES -- Audree Lauraine Norton, who many consider the first Deaf actress to appear in a featured role on an American network TV series, has died. She was 88.

Audree Norton, a founding member of The National Theatre of the Deaf, died April 22 in Fremont, California, her family announced.

In September 1968, on “The Silent Cry,” the episode that kicked off the second season of the CBS crime drama Mannix, Norton starred as a Deaf woman who, while reading the lips of a man talking inside a phone booth, realizes that he’s plotting to kidnap someone.

She seeks out good-guy private detective Joe Mannix (Mike Connors). He investigates, putting their lives in jeopardy.

Norton would later appear on such series as Family Affair and The Streets of San Francisco.

Norton also played a Deaf mother who wanted to adopt a child in a 1971 episode of ABC’s The Man and the City, and she and her husband, Kenneth, who also was Deaf, auditioned for roles as parents in a 1978 ABC Afterschool Special titled “Mom and Dad Can’t Hear Me.”

According to the 1988 book Hollywood Speaks: Deafness and he Film Entertainment Industry, written by John S. Schuchman, a casting director told Norton that “of all the people, you and your husband won the roles. But you are out because the director is afraid to use Deaf actors and actresses.”

Instead, Priscilla Pointer and Stephen Elliott were cast, and Norton filed a complaint with the Screen Actors Guild. Schuchman suggests that Norton’s grievance cost her a career in television but paved the way for other Deaf actors to work... Read The Full Story.

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