The Little Theatre of the Deaf, the Family/Children’s Theatre Wing of the National Theatre of the Deaf, announces the 2008-09 touring season
	Book by Antoinette Abbamonte Stage Adaptation by   Garrett Zuercher

Tree Wise, the exciting new children’s book, by Antoinette Abbamonte, a professional Deaf actress turned author, will be adapted by Garrett Zuercher, a professional Deaf playwright, and performed by the world-renowned Little Theatre of the Deaf.  Witness our brand new, never seen before production of Tree Wise. Tree Wise tells the story of a boy who has Deaf parents and has made a friend with a girl at school.  Through the help of a very special tree, the boy learns how to help his new friend and classmates understand more about Deaf culture.  The tree teaches sign language to the children through games. 

See, Hear, and Imagine, as the Little Theatre of the Deaf combines the spoken word with the visually dramatic American Sign Language –you’ll See and Hear every word of a language that is for the eye, ear and the heart.  Performing in American Sign Language and the Spoken word, the Little Theatre of the Deaf creates a dramatic new art-form, watch as words leap from our hands into your hearts.  For those who know sign language, it entertains and adds to the pride of knowing the beautiful language of sign.  For those who don’t know sign language, it educates as well as entertains by providing an opportunity to learn some signs and have a greater understanding and appreciation of the third most used language in the United States.  Learn about the culture and the people.

CASTING CALL – National Theatre of the Deaf

The National Theatre of the Deaf is accepting resumes and audition DVDs for their upcoming production of Tree Wise, the Little Theatre of the Deaf’s touring theatre production for the 2008-2009 Season.
The role being cast is for a hearing male actor who is fluent in American Sign Language. Male CODA’s are strongly encouraged to audition. Actor would tour from Fall 2008 through Spring 2009, approximately 12 weeks. Please send a headshot, resume, and brief DVD to: Tree Wise Auditions, Attn: Aaron Kubey, 139 N. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06002.
The Little Theatre of the Deaf is the Family/Children’s Theatre Wing of the National Theatre of the Deaf. Tree Wise, a children’s book, by Antoinette Abbamonte, a professional Deaf actress, will be adapted by Garrett Zuercher, a professional Deaf playwright. 
Tree Wise tells the story of a boy who has Deaf parents and has made a friend with a girl at school.  Through the help of a special tree, the boy learns how to help his new friend and classmates understand more about Deaf culture.  The tree teaches sign language to the children through games.
Questions will be answered by contacting: Tour@NTD.org.