LEARN WITH US
Interpreting for the stage is a performance craft.
Three programs, taught by working performing arts interpreters and Deaf coaches: a one-day introduction, a nine-month deep dive, and coach training for Deaf professionals.
WORKSHOP · ONE DAY · ALL LEVELS
StageCraft: Interpreting for the Theatre
Interpreting is a balance of art and science, and in the theatre, art takes centre stage. This hands-on workshop unpacks the process: theatre terminology, techniques and strategies for approaching the work, text analysis, and navigating music. Woven together, they make a performance the audience can experience and take part in.
You’ll leave able to
Describe theatrical terminology and norms
Identify techniques that enhance performance interpreting
Develop strategies for script and text analysis
Is it for me? Absolutely. StageCraft is built for every level, from students to seasoned interpreters.
FORMAT
One day, in person, hands-on
LED BY
Donna Ellis and Brian Morrison
WHO
Interpreters at any level, and interpreting students
DATES
Announced to the mailing list first — see Next dates below
SERIES · JANUARY TO AUGUST · SIX SEATS
Breaking Down Broadway
Interested in interpreting theatre and not sure where to start? Want to sharpen how you analyze a script for performance? Breaking Down Broadway is a nine-month, book-club-style exploration of theatrical interpreting. One script, taken apart together: analyzed for meaning, translated, rehearsed, and performed at a final showing. Safe, supportive, and fun.
For interpreters who want to grow into this work seriously. Limited to six seats, so every participant gets real coaching.
FORMAT
Five Sundays, 10 am to 2 pm, January to August, plus an interpreted performance you attend as a group
LED BY
Donna Ellis and Brian Morrison, with Deaf coaches and hearing mentors
FINALE
A final performance in August
APPLY
Send a video of yourself interpreting any Broadway song to info@handsupproductions.com
TRAINING · ONE DAY · FOR DEAF PROFESSIONALS
StageHands: ASL Coaching for Theatre Interpreting
Deaf? Love theatre and ASL? Ever wondered how Deaf coaches work with theatre interpreters? StageHands is our one-day training for Deaf professionals who want to do that work: preparing coaches to support productions that put ASL onstage, linguistically, culturally, and in the rehearsal room.
What you’ll do
Learn how a Deaf coach works with an interpreting team, from table work to rehearsal
Practise giving notes on a live interpretation
Join the Breaking Down Broadway finale for more coaching practice (optional)
For Deaf professionals with an appreciation for theatre interpreters. Led by experienced Deaf coaches.
FORMAT
One Saturday, in person, lunch provided
LED BY
Experienced Deaf coaches
WHO
Deaf professionals
DATES
Announced to the mailing list first — see Next dates below
Taught by the people on stage this season.
StageCraft and Breaking Down Broadway are led by Donna and Brian, with experienced theatrical interpreters and ASL coaches joining as mentors. StageHands is led by experienced Deaf coaches. What we teach is what we do, six to eight weeks before every opening.
Next dates
Workshop dates go to the mailing list first. Breaking Down Broadway takes applications each fall for a cohort that starts in January; StageCraft and StageHands run as one-day sessions through the year.