Posts Tagged Entertainment
National Theatre of the Deaf in its 45th Anniversary
Dr Harvey J. Corson, Chairman of the NTD Board announced that The National Theatre of the Deaf is back to its roots, moving its headquarters to the home grounds of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center at 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT. This was when the deaf theatrical group began operations in 1976. The NTD [...]
Teen-Related Performances at Soundbridge on 4/26/12
There is a great interactive event happening this Thursday, April 26th, 7-9pm at Soundbridge, 123 Progress Drive in Wethersfield featuring teen actors in CREC’s Looking In Theater. These actors will act out different teen-related scenes like partying, bullying, texting, suicide, racism, and having a gay friend. The audience will be able to ask questions and [...]
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Interested In Giving Your Opinion about Film Captioning??
Please help fill out the survey. The theatre managers would be interested in your comments so they could decide which type of captioning you prefer to watch the movies. Thank you. Connecticut Association of the Deaf has been very active in advocacing for the open captions in any films shown at the theatres with the Office of [...]
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Beat Winter Blues Suggested by Connecticut Association of the Deaf
CAD is hosting the New England Deaf Mixed Volleyball Weekend chaired by Barbara Cassin and Colleen LeBlanc. Please click this flier to get more details or to register to join the team. cad_vball_tourney.2012
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Call for papers – DWNE Conference in October 2012
Massachusetts Deaf Women will host the Deaf Women New England Conference on the weekend of October 19-21, 2012. This group are seeking the conference speakers so read the below. Are you a Deaf woman who: – enjoy talking to a large audience? – enjoy giving educational presentations? – enjoy inspiring and enlightening other Deaf women? [...]
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Annual Winter Classic Tournament on January 7, 2012
Bridgeport Athletic Association of the Deaf dedicates this 11th Basketball Invitational Tournament at American School for the Deaf to its faithful member Michael Sabia who passed away on the day after Thanksgiving Day last month. For more information, click this flier: 11thAnnualWinterClassic bpt
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Season’s Greetings From CCOSD
The board and representatives of CCOSD wish you Happy Holidays! They wish you the best for the new year of 2012. Enjoy this interesting video from Gallaudet University to learn more about the international celebration of the holidays. (Hit the CC button to get captions) Different Ways of Holiday Celebrations
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COURT RULING SAYS REDSKINS HAVE TO CAPTION SONG LYRICS, TOO
Washington, DC A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Friday that requires the Washington Redskins to make game content broadcast over the FedEx Field public address system accessible to deaf fans through captioning — including song lyrics. “Whatever the poetic merit of the lyrics and their relevance to the sport of football, we agree with [...]
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Jenilee, First Deaf Actress Winning the Award
June 14, 2010….Jenilee Simons Marques received the DEBUT Award for her outstanding acting as Helen Keller in the performance of the “Miracle Worker” from Connecticut Critics Circle at its 20th Annual Awards ceremony tonight. When receiving the awards, she spoke of her gratitude to Doreen Simons, her mother and family members for their heartfelt support [...]
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F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts – Accessibility Program
Job Opening: Touring Technician, Kennedy Center Kennedy Center Education Department seeks versatile, energetic, non-union theater technicians, including lighting, technical, and sound directors, and props/wardrobe supervisors, for its Equity TYA touring productions during the 2009-2010 season (September 2009-March 2010; January 2010 – May 2010). Technicians receive weekly salary, housing, and per diem. Positions open until filled [...]
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