Posted: 1/23/16 at 12:14pm
Tried searching for another thread on this and couldn't find anything current.
What shows would you like to see Deaf West tackle that would work really well with the deaf concept?
Posted: 1/23/16 at 12:17pm
I really think that Next To Normal, Rent, Fun Home, and Once would all be BEAUTIFUL if done by Deaf West. Next To Normal would be my top choice.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 1:30pm
funhamilton_rent said: "I really think that Next To Normal, Rent, Fun Home, and Once would all be BEAUTIFUL if done by Deaf West. Next To Normal would be my top choice.
I don't think they would produce a show with the word "Normal" in the title. It has a different meaning for deaf people. Such as "why can't you talk like normal people"? I speak from experience.
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Posted: 1/24/16 at 2:17pm
I mean. It's not exactly a tribute to the notions of normality and conformity.
Updated On: 1/24/16 at 02:17 PM
Posted: 1/24/16 at 2:22pm
Something they don't white wash.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:06pm
HAMILTON!
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:12pm
I feel like the speed at which fingers would have to move for Hamilton would reduce them to charred bone.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:16pm
How about a classic show? I think I would melt at an ASL/vocal rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:17pm
Not sure why, but I was thinking of Carousel as well.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:19pm
I think American Idiot would work really well.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:24pm
Would any Sondheim shows work well? Maybe ASSASSINS? I feel like shows with very large themes delivered in a not-entirely-literal way is the ticket.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:33pm
Not a huge Webber guy but I cloud see Jesus Christ Superstar working
Posted: 1/24/16 at 4:34pm
Sweeney. I'd love to see how they present the factory whistle, as well as the extremes in dynamics.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 7:25pm
PASSION
Posted: 1/24/16 at 7:26pm
I think a Deaf West August: Osage County could be interesting. With the right casting, ASL could add some new layers to such things as the generational differences in the family and the struggles with addiction. I'd love to see a hearing Barbara cast opposite a deaf Violet.
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Posted: 1/24/16 at 8:12pm
Back when I saw Big River, I had visions of Urinetown done by Deaf West, but mostly so because I wanted to see Tyrone Giordano as Bobby Strong. I don't think it could be quite as layered in incorporating Deaf culture as Spring Awakening does, but it'd be a funny show.
Posted: 1/24/16 at 8:44pm
From day one, I've said If/Then with Marlee Matlin as Elizabeth. I'd also love to see them take on Into the Woods.
Posted: 1/25/16 at 3:10pm
I think a show like Next to Normal would be best. However, Sondheim would also be interesting.
Posted: 1/25/16 at 4:27pm
Guys. West Side Story. Seriously, think about it.
Posted: 1/25/16 at 4:34pm
What I loved most about Deaf West's Sprint Awakening was how organically ASL mixed into a piece about issues of communications and added TO the piece. Now, I would live to see Deaf West tackle pretty much anything so that deaf talent has a chance to shine and deaf audiences have a real complete theatre experience. But I do think something like WSS could actually be more layered with ASL.
Posted: 1/25/16 at 4:37pm
alliesinger said: "Guys. West Side Story. Seriously, think about it. "
This is a great idea in my book!
Posted: 1/25/16 at 4:46pm
There actually was a ASL/English West Side Story done in Illinois in 2000 (I'd forgotten that until I saw this thread again).
http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/bookpage/DSSbookpage.html
Also in Florida in 2008:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1hBNC2D5s
Posted: 1/25/16 at 4:47pm
LizzieCurry said: "There actually was a ASL/English West Side Story done in Illinois in 2000 (I'd forgotten that until I saw this thread again).
http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/bookpage/DSSbookpage.html
Also in Florida in 2008:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1hBNC2D5s
"
Ooh. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Posted: 1/25/16 at 10:21pm
Next to Normal would be really amazing, but I really want them to do Into the Woods!
