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Send us a textEpisode 130 The Real ThingThis episode deals with the actual experience of interpreting for an epic Shakespearean play - a combination of Richard III and hip-hop music in a fantastic production that (IMHO) is greater than the sum of its parts. The Real Thing touches on the actual process of theatrical interpreting, the importance of preparation, and the joy of the human element.00:00 Intro01:55 Awesome, not intense03:24 Initial doubts06:47 Comments by the artistic director and director 09:52 Just standing there with no Deaf audience?11:30 Finally - an audience!12:57 Importance of confidentiality14:25 More about preparing for theatrical interpreting19:20 Comparing interpreting to jazz improvising (feeling the signs)21:13 Overall purpose of an informed ASL sign language interpreter24:31 Conclusion26:00 Sources27:00 Outro Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
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