Monday, July 26, 2010

Sign Language Interpreting for the Theatre


Contributed by Jamie Fidler, TerpTheatre Team Member
Two Gentlemen of Verona Understudy/Theatre Liaison


Shakespeare. The open air. Groovy 60’s fun! This experience of collaborating with Water Works Theatre has been enjoyable for all of us at TerpTheatre. As the understudy for our performing interpreters (Dan McDougall & Shelly Tocco) I’ve been able to watch the entire production come to fruition - despite spotty rain, pesky bugs, and complex Shakespearean language. The cast and crew have been a real pleasure to work. Dan and Shelly have stretched their brains trying to be creative with the language and also with the actors. I look forward to the performances when the Deaf and hearing audiences alike will be able to finally see the actors and interpreters color a new world of Shakespeare that, I’m sure, will be a good time had by all!

The July 25th and August 6th performances of The Two Gentlemen of Verona will be interpreted by TerpTheatre. Visit waterworkstheatre.com to order tickets.

To learn more about what we do, visit terptheatre.com.

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