tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post615998614630007413..comments2024-01-07T06:59:04.212-05:00Comments on The Playgoer: Memo to Deaf-Actor AdvocatesPlaygoerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02994724588504353485noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-9152416720605432872009-11-05T09:12:25.220-05:002009-11-05T09:12:25.220-05:00For the record, I wrote that post with not a littl...For the record, I wrote that post with not a little tongue in cheek. I do sympathize with the difficulties of deaf, blind, and all disabled actors. And I think their advocates have every right to use this high-profile production to make their case. And I think it's good that both this protest and the one over "Heart is a Lonely Hunter" at New York Theatre Workshop is good for the theatre community, in forcing us to think about something I don't think many have thought about.<br /><br />My only point here was...this is Broadway, folks. Barking up the wrong tree when it comes to principles. Here, fame trumps all--especially talent and ability.Playgoerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994724588504353485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-25001431791797628662009-11-04T21:21:52.981-05:002009-11-04T21:21:52.981-05:00The same as hearing actresses; persistence and luc...The same as hearing actresses; persistence and luck.<br />The bottom line for any actor: you do not have a right to be cast, only a right to audition.C.L.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01734352657431970430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-16684518020484771422009-11-04T18:51:18.901-05:002009-11-04T18:51:18.901-05:00^what Arielle said.^what Arielle said.JESSICA TAGHAPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618778244393553682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12657288.post-340462937393994482009-11-03T13:26:29.588-05:002009-11-03T13:26:29.588-05:00So then that raises the question: how do deaf actr...So then that raises the question: how do deaf actresses get famous if no one is willing to cast them, even in deaf roles?Ariellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443471725221760030noreply@blogger.com