The Deaf Renaissance: Beyond ‘CODA’
As more Deaf actors find space onstage, it’s time to make room for the community behind the scenes: as writers, directors, and producers.
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As more Deaf actors find space onstage, it’s time to make room for the community behind the scenes: as writers, directors, and producers.
The original Orin Dennis from ‘Children of Lesser God,’ the self-starting Merkin had a rich career as a Deaf theatre innovator, mentor, and raconteur.