TOKYO -- The Deaflympics, the Olympic Games for deaf and hard of hearing athletes, are to be held in Japan for the first time in November. To celebrate, there will be a special theatrical production featuring deaf and hearing actors.
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Deaf and hearing actors feel 'sounds' together in stage play collaboration
Production put on to encourage mutual understanding ahead of first Deaflympics in Japan
Deaf actor Tomomi Yokoo, right, says "deaf people can express emotions through sign language, facial expressions and body movements. The interesting aspect of this project lies in how we utilize these abilities to create art." (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
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