NAD Seeks Talent to Showcase at the 49th Biennial NAD Conference
Updated: April 16, 2008
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The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is looking for deaf talent for a competition to determine the most theatrically presented material in American Sign Language (ASL) during ASL Live! on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 during the 49th Biennial NAD Conference in New Orleans!
Loosely based on the popular TV program, American Idol, this evening of great talent and fun will be hosted by former Miss Deaf America, Lauren Teruel Ridloff.
The evening will feature ten talented semi-finalists who will exhibit their creativity in the use of the American Sign Language in front of a large audience and a panel of distinguished judges. It will be the audience and the judges who will ultimately decide the winners. Performers will be judged on ASL translations, ASL delivery, performance, and originality. Submissions can include ASL poetry, storytelling, monologues or songs. First, second, and third place winners at the ASL Live! Finals will receive recognition/prize awards.
Again, the NAD seeks interested persons to submit their talent for ASL Live! Finals consideration. Click here to view requirements for video submissions (deadline: Saturday, May 10, 2008).
ASL Live! Information
2008 NAD Conference Information
Check out the vlog from Lauren about ASL Live!
About the NAD Conference
Rotated annually among the four regions of the United States, Biennial NAD Conferences, held in the even numbered years, traditionally bring together more than 2,000 deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deaf-blind and hearing consumers, parents, youth, professionals, educators, organizational and corporate representatives for five days of professional development, enrichment, training, networking, governance meetings, receptions and related evening events. NAD Biennial Conferences are open to everyone: Parents and family members; retirees; federal employees; youth; administrators, educators, support providers and product/service providers.
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