I decided to take on the role of Christine Lutton in DeafWest's new production, My Sister in the House.  Scenes from a true tragedy of the Papin Sisters that took place in the early 1930's in France.  The play will be spoken in English and signed in American Sign Language.

Parent Notice
Due to mature content, My Sister in This House is recommended for children 16 years old and older. Deafwest said 13 years or older is recommended but for me, personally, I think age 16 and older.

Read below from DeafWest's summary.

"Deaf West Theatre is proud to present My Sister in This House, written by Wendy Kesselman and directed by Michael Unger. Inspired by a true incident in 1930s France, this haunting play explores class struggle, identity, and what happens when the need for connection and companionship is ignored and abused. The play is based on the true story of the Papin Sisters, who suffered through an abusive childhood and an estranged workplace in 1930s France. Their bizarre tale inspired many writers of the era, including Jean Genet and Jean Paul Sartre.

The themes of the play are accentuated by the unique theatrical experience that Deaf West Theatre is known for: here, deaf and hearing actors perform in a multilingual setting of American Sign Language, spoken English, and open captioning. The divide between the deaf and the hearing worlds provide added thematic weight to the world that the Papin Sisters live in. Join us for a thrilling, innovative evening of boundary-stretching theater."

Tickets are selling on March 1st.

Preview nights start April 10

Opening night is April 17, 2010.

The play runs until May 30th

Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 8 pm

Sundays at at 2 pm.

http://www.deafwest.org/productions/nowplaying.html