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2020 Vision

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Author(s)
  • Lauren Elledge Sophomore, Musical Theatre
  • Joey Albanese Freshman, American Sign Language/English Interpreting
  • Brianna O'Boyle Senior, Human Development and Family Studies (Family Life Education)
Abstract
Entitled “2020 Vision”, this cabaret-style show was approximately one hour in length. It was translated into American Sign Language and signers will be incorporated into the performance. Musical numbers were performed with ASL, whether the vocalists sang and signed or an ASL student signed the piece. The goal was to allow members of the Deaf community to experience theatre unlike ever before. “2020 Vision” incorporated two communities that do not typically interact, allowing an educational opportunity for individuals in both fields. For many signers, this was their first opportunity to sign onstage; the expressiveness and emotion of ASL is easily incorporated into an actor’s training. This project brought together students from all different majors as the individual performers are not limited to performance majors. The production, performed February 10-11, was a major success. Not only did every member of the cast thoroughly enjoy their time working on the project, but both performances had almost a full audience including members of the Deaf community and ASL students from around the area and near Cleveland. This project greatly benefited both communities, and through the ASL department I was able to connect with hundreds of Deaf individuals from Kent, Akron, and Cleveland.
Format
Conference Proceeding
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Faculty Mentor
Fred Rose
Modified Abstract

Entitled “2020 Vision”, this cabaret-style show was approximately one hour in length. It was translated into American Sign Language and signers will be incorporated into the performance. Musical numbers were performed with ASL, whether the vocalists sang and signed or an ASL student signed the piece. The goal was to allow members of the Deaf community to experience theatre unlike ever before. “2020 Vision” incorporated two communities that do not typically interact, allowing an educational opportunity for individuals in both fields. For many signers, this was their first opportunity to sign onstage; the expressiveness and emotion of ASL is easily incorporated into an actor’s training. This project brought together students from all different majors as the individual performers are not limited to performance majors.

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