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DEAF WEST THEATRE
Founded in 1991 by
artistic director/CEO Ed Waterstreet, Deaf West Theatre (DWT) has established itself as the first professional resident
American Sign Language (ASL) theatre in the western United States. Located in the burgeoning North Hollywood arts and
theatre district, DWT maintains a 99-seat resident theatre. All DWT productions are uniquely adapted and performed in ASL
and spoken English, simultaneously. Cast members include deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing actors. In 2001, DWT's
original production of Big River won six Theatre LA Ovation Awards (including Best Musical) and five Los Angeles Drama
Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical). In 2000, DWT received an unprecedented five Theatre LA Ovation Awards,
including a sweep of the top two honors for intimate theatre: Best Play (A Streetcar Named Desire) and Best Musical
(Oliver!). Major funding of Deaf West Theatre is provided by the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Theatre Communications Group.
Previously seen in
Show
Theatre
Role
Big River: American Sign Language Adaptation
American Airlines Theatre
Ed Waterstreet, Artistic Director/CEO; Bill O'Brien, Producing Director
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