Presented at the 2020 Summit

Theater Interpreting

0.2 CEUs, PS

From musicals on Broadway to Shakespeare to small productions in community theaters, sign language interpreters work in all kinds of theater settings to ensure that the Deaf and hard of hearing community can enjoy theater. In this workshop, you will learn different ways to improve your performance, including The Do’s and Dont’s of sign language in the theater.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Reflect
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

5.0/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    "Thank you so, so, so much for presenting! It was an absolute delight and treasure to have you present because you could share multiple perspectives."

  • Summit Attendee

    "Loved the instructors upbeat personality! She made the workshop come alive and so much fun. Thanks so much!"

  • Summit Attendee

    "Krissy Lemon was great! She had such an enthusiastic approach that it was infectious to the participants. We had fun while putting into practice her suggestions for interpreting for Deaf/Hearing audiences."

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Krissy Lemon

Krissy Lemon is a Deaf Puerto Rican-American versatile artist. She was born and raised in a Deaf family. Krissy graduated with a degree in Acting at Florida School of the Arts. In 2015, she received “Against the Odds” LeRoy Alumni Award (voted by State of Florida collegiate). In 2016, she was involved as a touring performer with RIT/NTID’s Sunshine 2.0 troupe. She has performed at many schools in the northeastern area (deaf, mainstream, and public) to educate about the importance of STEM through performance and presented workshops. In 2019, she worked as an assistant dance instructor at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Krissy landed her first short film role in “Tacet” as a deaf edgy musician. In July 2020, she won her first Award of Excellence for Best Supporting Actress at the Vegas Movie Awards. “Tacet” also won several awards such as Best LGBTQ Short and Best Women Short at Independent Shorts Awards. This spring, Krissy performed as Azrael and Clerk in Deaf West’s “Orphee”. This summer, Krissy taught virtual acting classes for the age of 10 - 12 for the Deaf, HH, and CODA. Vigorously passionate with the creative arts, she is a visual and performing artist; She is a graphic designer, digital painter, a writer and a dancer. When she unwinds, she enjoys laughing along to Brit-Com and building a pillow fort with her beloved cat.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.