Deaf Theater By: Lauren Jackson Abby Magalee Lindsay Rabe Sarah Williams

What is theatre? The literal definition is theatre "occurs when one or more persons, isolated in time and/or space, present themselves to another or others.“ The literal definition is theatre "occurs when one or more persons, isolated in time and/or space, present themselves to another or others.“ Falls under the category of performing arts Falls under the category of performing arts Used as a way of entertaining Used as a way of entertaining Very subjective topic Very subjective topic

What is deaf theatre? Deaf theatre serves a dual purpose: deaf culture entertainment for deaf audiences, and education about deafness and sign language for hearing people Deaf theatre serves a dual purpose: deaf culture entertainment for deaf audiences, and education about deafness and sign language for hearing people When deaf theatre started it was deaf people performing for a deaf audience, now deaf and hearing are joined together When deaf theatre started it was deaf people performing for a deaf audience, now deaf and hearing are joined together

Education Education for deaf theatre is almost exactly the same as it is for standard theatre with one exception you need to know sign language Education for deaf theatre is almost exactly the same as it is for standard theatre with one exception you need to know sign language Many actors go to college for theatre but you can also take private lessons, workshops, or study books. But there are also many talented actors who are self taught. Many actors go to college for theatre but you can also take private lessons, workshops, or study books. But there are also many talented actors who are self taught.

Salary Like in any job salary fluctuates based on position Like in any job salary fluctuates based on position At Deaf West Theatre actors get paid according to union rates anywhere from $15-$75 for every performance At Deaf West Theatre actors get paid according to union rates anywhere from $15-$75 for every performance Actors who are performing at bigger venues or in film or television would be paid much more Actors who are performing at bigger venues or in film or television would be paid much more

Outlook People will always want to be entertained, so actors will always be needed. People will always want to be entertained, so actors will always be needed. Although needed this is a very difficult job to have as a way of life Although needed this is a very difficult job to have as a way of life It is hard to make it and stay in this buisness It is hard to make it and stay in this buisness Deaf West Theatre does 1-3 shows a year with 4-8 actors in each show Deaf West Theatre does 1-3 shows a year with 4-8 actors in each show

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