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\u201cWe watched the [original] films, and then we analyzed the context of the songs within the larger story,\u201d Kurz explained. \u201cThen, we decided what each lyric meant and how it fit within the beat and the rhythm of the song. From there, we developed a general idea of what signs we would use, and then we presented them to the actors to see how it would look\u2026 Some of the signs are more on the hands, and others are more on the face or in the body.\u201d<\/p>\n
Osmond added, \u201cSign language and English are not a direct translation. They\u2019re very different. When we went in to reimagine these sequences, in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre, it was very important for us both to work with the Deaf community to identify exactly how these signs should look, because we want them to be real \u2014 to be genuine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other equally important considerations were taken during this process. For \u201cBeyond,\u201d Kurs cast an actor of Pacific Islands heritage who is Deaf to retain each movement\u2019s cultural nuances. For \u201cWe Don\u2019t Talk About Bruno,\u201d Colombian actors who are Deaf were cast to ensure authenticity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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