My overall impression
Acting in front of a live audience is an art that might not come naturally to some, Shakespeare can be a challenge for your average actor, and learning another language can be a struggle for anyone. When you merge all 3 amongst a cast of both deaf and hearing alike, “challenge” would be an understatement; especially since the target audience is aimed at both the deaf and hearing communities. Putting all these elements together in a successful manner definitely is a product of sacrifice and hard work…and after seeing the performance, it more than paid off.
The story was not lost within the language nor the translations, and the combination of speech and sign both conveyed artistic beauty that kept the audience enthralled and mesmerized throughout, myself included. The actors did an amazing job. I can only imagine how much time was spent on translating the Shakespearean script and how many hours of rehearsal it took to create such a wonderful performance.
Speaking of hard work and dedication, I must give mad props to the director, Aly Easton. Having known her for almost the past decade, it was an absolute pleasure to see her dream come to light and be a phenomenal achievement. I look forward to see it flourish and thrive!
