*YouTube Alert* Signing In For Christmas: Embracing ASL in Theater (and everywhere else)

Okay, this is an episode that you are going to want to SEE, so please feel free to go to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@ShakespeareanShrew The marvelous Michaela McCall, a junior at OCU majoring in ASL and theater, will talk to us about the ASL community, how we can embrace an amazing community that is often overlooked, and how interpreting is performative and often an exercise in improv. She is also going to sign some of my favorite Shakespearean insults - so, if you want to learn how to sign “foot-licker” and “not so much brain as ear wax” then watch us on our youtube channel and see.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! www.theshakespeareanshrew.com  https://www.youtube.com/@ShakespeareanShrew  Please follow us on Instagram: @theshakespeareanshrew TikTok: @theshakespeareanshrew Please donate to OSP: https://www.okshakes.org/donate The Jane Austen Christmas Cracker runs at OSP until the 22nd. Put it on your calendars, buy your tickets, and come be part of a magical night of dancing, deserts, and delight. https://www.okshakes.org Thank you for listening! Host/Shakespearean Shrew: Dr. Karen Feiner Co-Creator/Brew Shrew: Michelle Coffman Cover Art Creator/Artistic Shrew: Katie Kimberling ⁠⁠www.halfmaverick.com⁠⁠ Thank you to our guest: Michaela McCall  Michaela McCall is an Oklahoma City born and bred American Sign Language interpreter. At 19 years old she earned her Oklahoma QAST certification (level III/III) one month before graduating from OSU-OKC with a degree in ASL interpreting. She also earned an Associate of Arts in Theatre from Oklahoma City Community College at the age of 17. While at OCCC, she was heavily involved in the theatrical department, both on stage and behind the scenes. She then transferred to Oklahoma City University where she is currently a Junior working towards her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She has had a passion for both theatre and linguistics since childhood, and is always stoked when they crossover!  Fun fact: Michaela is naturally ambidextrous, but signs left-handed!