disneyexaminer:This may be the most stark difference from the La Jolla show: originally played b
disneyexaminer: This may be the most stark difference from the La Jolla show: originally played by only one actor, Quasimodo in the La Mirada production is deaf and is played by both John McGinty, an actor who happens to be deaf himself, and Dino Nicandros, who acts as his voice. Not only do McGinty and Nicandros sign to the audience and to each other, but other characters also use sign language as a way of connecting with Quasimodo. Choreography and communication in this show become intertwined as physical movement becomes an important part of human connection. The theme of connection and looking past the physical has always rung true in the story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and by making deafness a part of the show and having a Quasimodo played by both McGinty and Nicandros, the La Mirada production makes this story that much more meaningful. La Mirada’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame isn’t afraid to bring deafness to the center stage. (x) -- source link
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