Broadway Show With Captions on National Tour!

February 2010

Editor: How cool is this? A Broadway show is undertaking a national tour, and they'll be providing captions at every performance! Here's the notice from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. You can read the review at http://tinyurl.com/yfvpzrg

For more information, contact
Betty Siegel (access@kennedy-center.org)

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and VSA arts Presents "Nobody's Perfect"
Based on the children's book by Marlee Matlin and Doug Cooney
Adapted for the stage by Doug Cooney
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
ASL Translation by Alexandria Wailes
Music Direction by Christopher Youstra
Directed by Coy Middlebrook
Company ASL interpreters: Sam Parker and Jayne Tubergen
Featuring Deaf Actress: Tami Lee Santimyer as Megan
This play is performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English with Open Captioning.

"A NEARLY PERFECT MUSICAL!
Youthful gusto and a generous heart. Outstanding production values and top-notch cast. An infectious score... three-and-a-half stars!"
- The Washington Times

"PRE-ADOLESCENT ANGST, WITH HARMONY...
Nobody's Perfect delights with comic numbers and an excellent young cast. The songs are not only catchy but also infectiously performed. Bright 'n' lively!"
- The Washington Post

Fourth grade is not easy and after spending a year planning her "positively purple" birthday party, Megan finds herself at odds with new student Alexis. To Megan, Alexis has it all: beauty, brains, and athletics--she's practically perfect in every way. Though Megan tries to be nice to her, Alexis is anything but friendly, making Megan wonder, "Does she not like me because I'm deaf?" When they're forced to collaborate on a science project, Megan discovers Alexis's secret. Based on the children's book by Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin (Best Actress, Children of a Lesser God) and Doug Cooney, this touching new musical--simultaneously performed in spoken English and American Sign Language--with Open Captions, is a poignant reminder that despite first impressions, nobody's perfect. For ages 9 and up.

For a behind the scenes tour and interviews with the cast and director in ASL or English with captioning visit:
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/nobodysperfect/

Please support this performance by purchasing tickets and enjoying the show when it comes to your town! Schedule below: