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4/8/02

NATIONAL THEATRE OF THE DEAF TO PERFORM AT SLU

CANTON - The National Theatre of the Deaf will perform Profile 
of a Deaf Peddler at St. Lawrence University on Friday, April 19, 
at 8 p.m. in Gulick Theatre. The event is open to the public, 
free of charge. Tickets are available to St. Lawrence students, 
faculty and staff beginning April 8 and to the public beginning 
April 11, in the Brewer Bookstore and at the main desk of the 
E.J. Noble University Center.
	On Thursday, April 18, members of the group will hold a 
one-hour workshop discussing deaf culture, the history of the 
National Theatre of the Deaf, and its cultural influences. The 
workshop, also free and open to the public, is in the auditorium 
of Hepburn Hall. Tickets are not necessary for the workshop.
	Profile of a Deaf Peddler, adapted and directed by Mike 
Lamitola, explores the history of "deaf peddlers," who pass out 
cards and ask for donations. The topic is controversial in the 
deaf community, and the piece investigates the controversy, 
reasons why the "deaf peddlers" came to be and why they still 
exist.
	Through its 34-year history, the National Theatre of the 
Deaf stands as testimony to the artistry and capability of its 
actors. There have been 64 national tours, performances in all 
50 states, all the continents, 31 international tours and over 
8,000 performances earning NTD its place in theatrical history 
as the oldest continually-producing touring theatre company in 
the United States. Through NTD's signature style of visual 
language, American Sign Language, the audience enjoys a greater 
appreciation that no other theatre company can approach. Through 
its art, the NTD has created profound social change. 
	For more information, contact Sabrina Egeland, at 
315-229-5830.

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