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Blind, Deaf Actors Take Stage in Israel

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April 6, 2011
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Arts, Coexistence
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A unique Israeli theater company presents the world’s first professional deaf-blind theater.  They’re captivating audiences in Israel by blending touch, mime, sign-language and music in a cabaret-style show about dreams and disability.

Billed as the world’s first professional deaf-blind theater company, only three of Nalaga’at’s actors can speak. One hears a little if you shout directly in her ear and a few still have some vision. But they all communicate primarily through touch.

Following the show visitors experience dining in total darkness while being served by blind waiters.

Watch the video here.