Theatre

Bailiwick Repertory Theatre
Supports the vision of gifted directors and writers, embraces innovate works with an emphasis on Chicago premieres, challenges our audiences artistically, builds cultural bridges and stages diverse productions that often feature works with deaf and hearing-impaired themes, and gay and lesbian themes.
http://www.bailiwick.org/

Deaf West Theatre, Inc.
Founded in 1991 to enrich the cultural lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the Los Angeles area by providing exposure and access to professional theatre.
http://www.deafwest.org/

The DisAbility Project
A touring theatrical ensemble engaging in conversation, writing, sound, and movement to perform material about the culture of disability.
http://www.disabilityproject.com/

Encore Studio for the Performing Arts
A professional theatre company that offers an innovative, inclusive and professional environment focusing on the pursuit of artistic and theatrical excellence (Madison, Wisconsin).
http://www.encorestudio.org

Famous PEOPLE Players
This theatre group is dedicated to the integration of people who have developmental disabilities. Through its life skills program, performers are given the conviction and skills to realize the full potential of their creative abilities. (Canada)
http://www.fpp.org/

Gallaudet University: Department of Theatre Arts
Offers two majors covering a wide range of disciplines within theatre arts. Faculty list, careers goals and skills.
http://theatrearts.gallaudet.edu/

Hands on
A New York based service organization dedicated to providing greater accessibility to arts and cultural events for the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
http://handson.org/

InterAct Children's Theatre for the Deaf
A children's theatre for the deaf in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing fully accessible children's theatre to both hearing and deaf audiences.
http://www.discoveret.org/interact/

National Theatre of the Deaf
A professional acting company made up of deaf and hearing actors. A combination of Sign Language and spoken words has expanded the boundaries of theatrical expression.
http://www.ntd.org/

The National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped
A non-profit organization providing the disabled community with the communication skills necessary to pursue a life in professional theatre and enhance their opportunities in the workplace.
http://www.ntwh.org/

No Limits Theater Program
Providing deaf children learning to speak the opportunity to improve their speech and language skills as well as self-confidence through the professional theatrical environment.
http://www.nolimitsspeaksout.com/

P.H.A.M.A.L.y
PHAMALy’s mission is to enable persons with disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities through live productions and to make the performing arts more accessible to everyone.
http://www.phamaly.org

The Shysters Theatre Company
The Shysters have worked together since 1997, developing ways of making theatre that reflect our unique characteristics , which we call "Shysterness" and which has its roots in learning disability.
http://www.theshysters.co.uk/index.htm

Sign Language Interpreting in the Theatre
A resource for both novice and experienced interpreters, as well as for theatre staff wanting to learn about sign language interpreted performance.
http://terptheatre.com/

SignPlay
Information regarding signed performances in Oregon and Southwest Washington
http://www.signplay.com/

Talking Hands
A Dutch company with a highly international orientation. In the theatre play Zipper, Mindy Brown and Gerdinand Wagenaar explore if music can be interpreted into a sign language.
http://www.talkinghands.nl

Wild Swan Theater
Nationally known for ingenious artistry, innovative audience accessibility program, and projects for participants with disabilities, including Dramatically Able, a package for making drama accessible to participants with disabilities.
http://www.wildswantheater.org/