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Being disabled means one doesn't receive the same opportunities most people are guaranteed. But in terms of arts and culture that could change, thanks to development projects such as From the Hip: Khulumakahle (FTH:K) based in Cape Town.
Founded in 2003, this multicultural company prepares deaf and hearing-impaired learners for entrance into the professional industry and the company itself. Rob Murray and his partners have created an innovative way to integrate deaf learners into the performing arts through their “Tell-tale Signs Project”.
This includes working with deaf schools and providing training programmes for them. Part of the curriculum includes deaf schools in Wineburg and Khayalitsha.
“We are trying to find theatre that is accessible to different audiences. We are also bridging the gap between community and professional theatre. Our programmes are where children come and learn about what goes on in the theatre. This is their introduction into the professional world,” says Murray.
The techniques used include sign language, traditional performance and physical comedy. However, comedy is their main tool because it makes it easier to address serious issues.
Murray and his partners have always been interested in working with the disabled. “There are not a lot of people that are into deaf theatre other than the deaf themselves. We are trying to bring about aspirational models for the disabled. We do not want them to wait for someone to employ them when they can do it themselves,” Murray said. One of the things FTH: K plans to do is develop SA's first integrated training centre for the deaf.
Being disabled means one doesn't receive the same opportunities most people are guaranteed. But in terms of arts and culture that could change, thanks to development projects such as From the Hip: Khulumakahle (FTH:K) based in Cape Town.
Founded in 2003, this multicultural company prepares deaf and hearing-impaired learners for entrance into the professional industry and the company itself. Rob Murray and his partners have created an innovative way to integrate deaf learners into the performing arts through their “Tell-tale Signs Project”.
This includes working with deaf schools and providing training programmes for them. Part of the curriculum includes deaf schools in Wineburg and Khayalitsha.
“We are trying to find theatre that is accessible to different audiences. We are also bridging the gap between community and professional theatre. Our programmes are where children come and learn about what goes on in the theatre. This is their introduction into the professional world,” says Murray.
The techniques used include sign language, traditional performance and physical comedy. However, comedy is their main tool because it makes it easier to address serious issues.
Murray and his partners have always been interested in working with the disabled. “There are not a lot of people that are into deaf theatre other than the deaf themselves. We are trying to bring about aspirational models for the disabled. We do not want them to wait for someone to employ them when they can do it themselves,” Murray said. One of the things FTH: K plans to do is develop SA's first integrated training centre for the deaf.