INTERPRETING
for the THEATRE

June 1-7, 2008
A One-Week Summer Institute
for Professional Sign Language Interpreters

Interpreting for the Theatre Program at The Juilliard School: June 1-7, 2008 This is an intensive seven-day (50+ hours) program for proficient interpreters beginning on Sunday, June 1, and ending on Saturday, June 7, 2008. It is suggested that participants arrive on Saturday, May 31 to settle in.

This program is comprised of three main areas: Translation, Theatre Interpreting Techniques and Body Awareness. There will be additional forums on related topics and involvement from members of the Deaf Community throughout the week. Instructors include some of New York's top theatre interpreters. Most of the classes and all of the forums are conducted in American Sign Language (ASL). Body Awareness classes and a few other sessions are conducted in spoken English. As a program participant, it is essential that you are able to communicate fluently in both languages. TDF is an approved CMP-ACET sponsor. By attending this summer institute, certified interpreters will be able to earn up to 5.4 CEUs.

Tuition is $950, with enrollment limited to 20 participants. An audition is required of all participants.

Audition Requirements

Please fill out the application form and return it to TDF by Fax: 212-768-1563 or mail: Interpreting for the Theatre, TDF, 1501 Broadway, Suite 2110, NY, NY 10036 by October 15, 2007. You can also submit the form online at www.tdf.org. Once your completed application is received, you will be mailed a DVD with audition material consisting of two monologues and the printed text. (A VHS tape is also available upon request).You are then required to make a professional grade recording of you interpreting the monologues. You must use the monologues sent to you. Substitute material will not be considered.

TDF must receive the original audition DVD that was sent to you plus your audition recording (VHS or DVD) No later than November 5, 2007. Your audition should include the following:

 

• A Personal Introduction:
  Tell us in ASL (without the use of voice) your name and where you are from. Briefly give a biographical sketch that includes how you learned ASL, where you use it professionally and your theatre interpreting experience.
  
  PLEASE LIMIT THE PERSONAL INTRODUCTION TO 2-3 MINUTES.
  
  
  
• A Monologue Introduction:
  Introduce your audition in ASL giving the name of each monologue. Also include with any information you feel is necessary to inform a Deaf viewer and to help intelligibility.
  
  PLEASE LIMIT THE MONOLOGUE INTRODUCTION TO 3-5 MINUTES.
  
  
  **The purpose of these introductions is to become familiar with your signing style before watching your audition**
  
  
  
• Your Audition:
  Interpret BOTH the monologues that you have received from the TDF audition videotape. It is very important that you are clearly visible on the audition tape and that the audio from the TDF audition videotape is audible on the recording of your interpretation. Your interpretations will be assessed for meaning, sign production, clarity, grammatical constructions, etc. Your acceptance into the June 2007 class will be based on your audition tape. Please remember that this is a professional audition tape. It is important that your videotape is high quality so that a fair and accurate assessment is able to made of your work. Here are some tips on how to make your tape better:
  • Wear solid color clothing which contrasts with your skin color. Pull your hair back from your face.
  • Make sure the background is not too busy and preferably of an overall color tone which also contrasts with your skin color.
  • Test record the environment and the clothing you will be using to make sure that it reads well on tape.
  • When finished recording, check to make sure that the recording was successful.
  
  

Again, the deadline for your audition videotape is NOVEMBER 5, 2007. Please be sure your name is on your videotape so we can match it to your previously received application form. Also, be sure to include the tape we sent you with your audition tape.

APPLICATION FORM: INTERPRETING FOR THE THEATRE 2007

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip :

Day Phone:

Fax Phone:

E-mail:

Certification:

Please list your theatre interpreting experience below or
e-mail a resume if preferred.

Please indicate: Production/Date/Name of Theatre/Location

Experience:

 

Do You Need Financial Aid?

Yes

No

Some partial scholarships are available. If you wish to be considered for assistance, along with your application, please submit a letter below describing your eligibility for financial aid.

Financial Aid

 

Acceptance

Applicants will be notified by December 4, 2006, regarding acceptance and financial aid

Payments

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required by December 18, 2006 to reserve participant’s place. The balance of $850 for tuition (NOT INCLUDING ROOM/BOARD) is due by April 16, 2007.

No refunds on balance will be issued after May 1, 2008.

Method of payment: Personal check (payable to Theatre Development Fund) and sent to the attention of the Interpreting for the Theatre program; Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

TDF will aid participants in securing convenient and reasonably-priced accommodations.

Inquiries:

Voice: (212) 221-1103
TTY: (212) 719-4537 TDF
E-mail: interpreting@tdf.org