Listening with an Open Eye
Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION

• What is Listening with an Open Eye?
• What does it contain?
• How is it formatted?

BACKGROUND

• What is Deaf culture?
• What is American Sign Language?
• Why should I hire a Deaf or hard of hearing actor?
• How important is support from the producers and directors?
• Learning from Deaf Actors
• Working as a hearing director in a Deaf company

PLANNING AND EXECUTING A PRODUCTION

• Planning a Production
• Working with Consultants
• Identifying Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actor
• Identifying and Working with Interpreters

• Executing a Production
• In the Audition Room
• In the Rehearsal Room and In Production
• Lasting Impact

GENERAL ADVICE TO OTHERS AND PARTING THOUGHTS

• John Frank Levey
• John Dillon
• Linda Hartzell
• Judy Dennis
• Kenneth Alber