concept: ASL version of next to normal. ASL version of heathers. ASL version of hamilton. ASL version of les mis. ASL version of rent. ASL version of the last 5 years. ASL version of wicked. ASL version of every musical. the Deaf community is able to access musical theatre. there is world peace.
and all shall know the wonder of purple summer
what she says: i’m fine
what she means: Deaf West’s Spring Awakening was the first show on Broadway to incorporate American Sign Language into not only the songs and dialogue, but the choreography. The choreography (and essentially the whole show) were blocked and shaped around the ASL, and it wasn’t even nominated in the Best Choreography category for the Tony’s
Every Song From Spring Awakening → “Mama Who Bore Me”
Austin McKenzie performing “Valerie” last night at 54 Below. He messed up and it’s the greatest thing ever.