Summary Director Jeff Calhoun, actor Phyllis Frelich, actor Tyrone Giordano, producer Todd Haimes, actor Daniel Jenkins and producer Bill O'Brien explain how Deaf West Theatre Company, a sign language theatre company, decided to put on the musical "Big River"; why that is not a bad idea, as many initially thought; the integration of signing into the choreography of the show; and how 2 actors, one hearing and one deaf, shared each of the principal roles.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Jean Dalrymple George White Brendan Gill Ted Chapin
Genres : Documentary Talk-Show
Release date : May 31, 2003
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : American Theatre Wing CUNY TV
Summary Director Jeff Calhoun, actor Phyllis Frelich, actor Tyrone Giordano, producer Todd Haimes, actor Daniel Jenkins and producer Bill O'Brien explain how Deaf West Theatre Company, a sign language theatre company, decided to put on the musical "Big River"; why that is not a bad idea, as many initially thought; the integration of signing into the choreography of the show; and how 2 actors, one hearing and one deaf, shared each of the principal roles.
Genres : Documentary Talk-Show
Release date : May 31, 2003
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : American Theatre Wing CUNY TV