Hearing with the Eyes

Send us Fan Mail Episode 127 This episode examines the process of interpreting a play by Shakespeare, using Richard III (and other plays) as examples. George talks about such areas as the positioning of the interpreter, the advantages of ASL, the use of rhetorical devices, and the need for preparation. In conclusion, George describes how he began interpreting plays by Shakespeare, and now appears to hold the record of interpreting more plays by Shakespeare than any person in the English-speaking world. 00:00 Intro 02:30 ASL and interpreting 03:25 Views of deafness 06:13 History and structure of American Sign Language/Interpreting 10:35 Positioning of the interpreter 15:58 Hamlet at West Virginia University 19:18 Language and expressing concepts 22:43 Parallelism in ASL 28:01 Anaphora in American Sign Language 29:07 Director’s vision 30:55 Need for preparation 34:20 Personal experience 36:10 Preparation 40:45 Conclusion 42:22 Sources 44:15 Future episodes 44:45 Outro Describe the medical versus cultural views of deafness. Which view would view a Deaf person as someone who needs to be “fixed?” What view sees Deaf persons as a distinct group with their own language? What is the appropriate form of sign language to use with a play by Shakespeare?is there a commonly used universal sign language? What are the three main forms of stage locations for interpreters? Which is the most expensive for a theatrical company? Can ASL show rhetorical devices? What is the majority of the work done by an theatrical interpreter?How can a computer be used by an interpreter to prepare for a gig interpreting a Shakespearean play? What book does George suggest as the best for learning Elizabethan terms? Support the show Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.