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[emilioinsolerafans]

💋💋💋💋💋😭😭😭😭🦋🦋🦋 better than chocolates 🍫 #emilioinsolera #355Movie #universalpictures #deafactor #deaftalent #simonkinberg #jessicachastain #penelopecruz #dianekruger #lupitanyongo #bingbingfan #sebastianstan #edgarramirez #asl #americansignlanguage #signlanguage #deafmovie #deafpower #sordo #newyork #london #losangeles https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qTb-cByby/?igshid=3lisxbmy3i01

[iheartemilioinsolera]

#emilioinsolera #355movie #universalpictures #deafactor #jessicachastain #penelopecruz #lupitanyongo #bingbingfan #dianekruger #simonkinberg #sebastianstan #edgarramirez #asl #signlanguage #deaftalent #subtitles #vv https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qB1fAlZMh/?igshid=1hx58k52dnmbk

[tommygeraci]

That’s a wrap for me playing the sassy hairstylist Tommy in @RMCFilms’ @thesalon_digitalseries #acting #indie #digitalseries Coming in 2020. I can’t wait to share it with you!! #tv #television #inproduction #setlife #digitalmedia #RMCFILMS How adorable are @candywashington & @anthonytai ? Find out what they are doing soon. What a treat it was to work with Candy in scenes!!! It was a pleasure & treat to watch @theeddiebuck #actor #deafactor I’m so honored to be even a small part of a production with him!!! 📸 🎞 🎥 #thesalondigitalseries (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34mFmRBJ6Q/?igshid=1jvadwgw35b9e

[learnasl]

The Simpsons Makes History with the Use of ASL and Casting Deaf Voice Actors

The Simpsons' Season 33 episode 17, entitled “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” is notable for American Sign Language (ASL) (even though the characters have only four fingers), and for its casting of Deaf actor John Autry II to voice the Deaf character Monk. Autry became the first Deaf performer to voice a character on the show through this role.

The ep. 17 additionally features a few other Deaf performers, such as comedian Kathy Buckley and three youngsters, Kaylee Arellano, Ian Mayorga, and Hazel Lopez from No Limits, a nonprofit organization committed to deaf children. This fact reinforces the influence of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” as a turning point in US entertainment history for the Deaf community.

Care for Deaf People and Deaf Culture

“The Sound of Bleeding Gums” installment of The Simpsons demonstrates that its creators care about dealing with real-life issues on the show, specifically regarding people of different communities such as the Deaf. For instance, to voice the Deaf character Monk they chose Deaf actor John Autry II, who gave an exceptional performance. One other noteworthy aspect is the script, which was carefully written by Loni Steele Sosthand, whose sibling was born deaf. Furthermore, details about Deaf culture were carefully presented. At another point in the episode, Monk tells Lisa,“I’m not anybody’s cause,” reflecting how Deaf people actually feel. They really don't want pity or help in carrying out things simply because they can’t hear. They believe they are capable of doing anything a hearing individual can do. The Deaf are proud of who they are and being Deaf is a vital part of their identity.

The Use of ASL in the Episode

The creators also deserve credit for trying to have characters with just four fingers communicate in American Sign Language. This process must have been difficult to animate, which could explain why signing appears at the end of the episode. It's a brief scene, but it's entertaining to watch the characters attempt the nearly impossible task of signing while missing a fifth finger. Despite The Simpsons characters only having four fingers on each hand, the producers used two ASL consultants to ensure the accuracy of the ASL used in the episode.

A Bright Future for the Deaf in Entertainment

With CODA winning Best Picture and other awards at the 2022 Oscars, and the airing of “The Sound of Bleeding Gums” on The Simpsons, the Deaf community undoubtedly has a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry, especially in the field of animation. The Deaf actor John Autry II provides a great source of inspiration for other aspiring Deaf and hard of hearing actors. His ability to land a starring role star on The Simpsons despite his being Deaf is uplifting and encouraging to both the Deaf and hearing populations alike.

Watch the video below to learn more about this story.

[talkingsilents]

Silent Film actor Emerson Romero, who went by the stage name Tommy Albert, was also deaf. When the talkies took over, there was little work for deaf actors, and he left the industry. In the 1940’s, he started experimenting with captioning films for the deaf community, and his efforts were later perfected by others to become the closed captioning system we know today. #silentfilm #silentfilms #silentfilmstar #deaf #history #inventor #classichollywood #filmhistory #moviehistory #classicmovies #classicfilm #deafactors https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb8ViykPgOs/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jgroffdaily]

Jonathan with Ryan J Haddad, Dickie Hearts and Alejandra Ospina after seeing 'Dark Disabled Stories' at the Public Theater with Evan Ross Katz on Tuesday.

Dickie Hearts

I’m over the 🌙, just meeting 🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ actor Jonathan Groff after the show, whose work I’ve always admired, especially as a queer actor and a Deaf one of color at that. Just over the moon. And I’m so humbled that he came and enjoyed our show! He wouldn’t stop talking about it! 🥹🥹🩷🩷🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you so much for coming and supporting us, especially Disabled & Deaf LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 artists. Queer disabled representation matters— clearly, audiences appreciate and yearn for that, plus the tickets keep selling out— and so it is here to stay. And honestly, I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. Jonathan was SO sweet; thank you! Thank you, @ryanjhaddad for introducing us. And finally, shouldn’t the three of us be on a show together?! #Manifest 🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷

#JonathanGroff#MadeMyDay#LGBTQ#Queer#Disability#DisabilityAwareness#Disabled#Representation#RepresentationMatters#DarkDisabledStories#DDS#PublicTheater#BushwickStarr#OffBroadway#Debut#CerebralPalsy#CP#Wheelchair#Deaf#DeafGay#DeafQueer#DeafActor#DeafArtist#NewYorkCity#NYC#LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️

superaleja

My new biggest fan #JonathanGroff came to see @ryanjhaddad and @dickiehearts and me in our last week at DARK DISABLED STORIES. I’ve offered to narrate his daily life going forward. We’ll see how it goes.

[Alejandra and fellow but slightly more famous actor Jonathan Groff smile side by side.]

[emilioinsolerafans]

Em

[learnasl]

Learn American Sign Language like Fans of Eternals Star, Makkari

Nowadays, more and more people are becoming interested to learn American sign language. And good thing is, individuals can learn ASL from blockbuster films like Eternals, Godzilla vs. Kong, Quiet Place Part 1 & 2, CODA, and many more.

Regardless of whether a big or supporting role, Deaf actors are obtaining a lot more opportunities to rise to popularity and commence acting careers. And guess what, a newly released Marvel movie, Eternals, features a Deaf woman known as Lauren Ridloff who acted as superhero Makkari. This movie was released on November 5, 2021 and was directed by Chloe Zhao. According to Wikipedia, Eternals is a race of superhumans, and Makkari is one of the members . Ridloff is the first Deaf actor to play in a superpower movie. Based on the New York Times, Ridloff had taught filmmakers how to work with a Deaf actor.

It is amazing that the film industry is giving Deaf actors a lot more opportunities and even implementing American Sign Language in their movies. Deaf people are shining through and are also marking their accomplishments. It does not just give triumph and collaborative moments for the Deaf people, but most importantly, these movies are opening the door for more exposure as well as awareness of Deaf people and also the Deaf community. A growing number of Deaf people are on the media and becoming social media influencers.

As we wait for the another excellent movie with deaf stars, let us try to learn more about the American Sign Language and the Deaf culture.

Watch the following video clip if you want to know the sign language for the ten characters in Marvel's Eternals.

[emilioinsolera]

Emilio Insolera as Tom Clerc in ‘SIGN GENE’ - in theaters September 14th! Tom Clerc, grandson of Laurent Clerc the father of American Sign Language in a scene with his superpowers.

[radwhisperspanda]

There also should be more Deaf or disabled people writing and directing. Cause having a Deaf actor is a bit futile if they are represented from the hearing perspective and not using the actors experience. This happens all the time, deaf actors are represented as being able to read lips without even seeing the speaker or their signing is filmed from an angle cutting the most of the signs.

Despite this I'm quite excited to se Bens storyline and even if it's not perfect they have gotten a lot of the small details right, maInly the details that is most times forgotten or ignored.

As for LGBT it would be great if everyone could represent their own orientation BUT this causes pressure for all actors to come out or specify their orientation publicly at all times.

Why should a deaf actor play a deaf character. Max isn’t gay either but he’s pretty convincing in that role. It’s called ACTING for a reason. Soap serial killers haven’t actually murdered people lmao.

It took me a while to actually think this anon was serious, because dear lord is that a dense question.

Deaf actors playing Deaf roles is different than playing a gay role since Deafness isn't just a sexual/romantic attraction--it's a culture and a lifestyle. Although a Hearing person might attempt to replicate the Deaf experience, in the end they really can't. Only a Deaf actor can truly portray Deafness. It's also a matter of representation and community: I don't want someone PRETENDING to be like me, I want someone LIKE ME. There should be a Deaf presence in the media. Deaf actors already have a tough time getting roles, maybe we shouldn't make it harder by handing those roles out to abled people because "it's just acting lol." This isn't a bunch of murderers, anon. These are real people with real lives with real different experiences and that fact cannot be erased to make abled people feel comfortable about taking roles of disabled people in acting.

I have a better question for you: Why shouldn't Deaf people play Deaf characters? Why shouldn't the minority being represented play the minority the show created? Why should an abled actor be hired to fill a disabled role?

[13mtm80]

Upcoming Livestream!!

"@gallytheatre: Deaf Artists Backstage will return next Friday with an amazing group interview with most of the Deaf cast members (@barbeemiles18 @danielndurant @treshelleedmond @sandy21mae @amelia8hensley @castillejoshua @alexandriawailesofficial) of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Spring Awakening! Join us at Noon EST, Friday September 18th for this unique glimpse into the Broadway experience! Voice interpretation and auto-captions are provided for this incredibly rare group interview. #deafartistsbackstage #deafactor #deaftheatre #springawakening #broadway #purplesummer #notgone

(Image Description: Navy blue bordered image with the GU TaD logo accented by a camera flare at the upper right, and the title, "Deaf Artists Backstage," both at the upper center. Under that is "The Deaf Cast of Spring Awakening: The Musical." Below that are seven headshots, a row of five across the center, and a second row with two more headshots underneath. The first row from left to right: Miles Barbee, Daniel Durant, Treshelle Edmond, Sandra Mae Frank, and Amelia Hensley. The second row has Joshua Castille and Alexandria Wailes' headshots from left to right. At the bottom center are four lines of text, 1: "Friday, September 18th - 12 pm EST" 2/3: "Live-Streamed on the GU Theatre and Dance Program Facebook Page" and 4: "voice interpretation and auto-captioning provided for non-signers")"

Link to FB page: [X]

[kirabucca]

There is something magical about shooting a deaf person at the beach. Most sets are loud and crazy, but working with @ryanlane_official for @jejunemag was like meditating. 🤟 #photography @kirabuccaphotography . #fashionstylist @718blonde @agencygerardartists . #groomer @jennagaragiola @cloutierremix . . . . #magic @switchedatbirthtv #switchedatbirth #deaf #deafcommunity #deafculture #deaftalent #deafactor #fallfashion #fashion #asl #rockclimbing (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnZPPx7h52A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10ofixxk2hta8

[therealbaindu]

Spread the word! Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing actors needed! . . . . . #deafactor #deaf #hardofhearing #hardofhearingactress #hardofhearingactor #actorswanted #actorlife #castingnotice #film #independentfilm #casting #seekingactors #producerlife #directorlife #nycfilms #madeinnewyork #storytelling #jehovahjireh #innervoicethemovie

[xemidatwospirit]

MIRANDA MEDUGNO. Know her name! #DeafTalent

Monday night at the Helen Hayes Awards, Miranda Medugno made history by winning the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, Helen category! She and Joe Caverly (Studio Theatre’s Tribes) had already made history when they were nominated in late January (the first Deaf Actors to be nominated for a Helen Hayes Award in TWENTY ONE YEARS)… so her win is an even bigger feat!

WHY IS NO ONE COVERING THIS?

Hearing Writers/Critics need to realize that Randi is proof that #DeafTalent is out there! They must respect her art. They must give her the recognition she deserves. The way these news articles are ignoring her HISTORIC WIN is abelism and #DeafErasure. Don’t #HearingWash DC Theatre History! Recognize that this #DeafActor just won a great honor.  

Not only that, but she won the award for playing a DEAF CHARACTER.

My mind is BLOWN right now. Randi should be getting so much more coverage. Not only is she an amazing actor, but she just won an award for being an amazing actor. I feel blessed to even have acted with her!‪ Congratulations on your historic win Randi!!!

(Miranda Medugno and Sarah Anne Sillers in Visible Language with WSC Avant Bard in 2014)

[don-lichterman]

Marlee Matlin’s Biggest Hope for Hollywood’s Future | Entertainment Weekly

Marlee Matlin’s Biggest Hope for Hollywood’s Future | Entertainment Weekly

Marlee Matlin hopes that actors who are deaf are welcomed just as much as actors who are hearing. Subscribe to EW ►► http://bit.ly/EWSubscribe #MarleeMatlin #CODA #DeafActors #DeafActresses #EntertainmentWeekly EW News Flash brings you breaking news and exclusive stories from the world of entertainment. We’re always on the pulse with the latest updates in music, TV, movie and celebrity news, and…

[johnnicholsontheactor]

Back on set today with internationally recognized deaf actor John Maucere who is the lead in this film. . . . . . #nyc #losangeles #atlanta #queensny #southsidejamaicaqueens #guybrewerblvd #longwayfromhome #dreamscancometrue #followyourdreams #determination #fromthehoodtohollywood #truecrimeaddict #actor #actinglife #actorlife #locationshoot #setlife #workingactor #justakidfromqueens #setlife🎥 #newyorkerforlife #losangelesactor #actors #actingislife #electricponystudios #deafactor (at Electric Pony Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14SpaXhxyH/?igshid=tac9b4bxn1m2