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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why I Chose Linda Bove

Conclusion

  • Why I Chose Linda Bove
  • Brief background
  • Little Theatre of the Deaf
  • Deaf West Theatre Company
  • Awards/Recognitions
  • Work as a Deaf Activist
  • Historical Significance
  • My Thoughts

With Sesame street, Linda Bove exposed millions of children, Deaf and hearing, to American Sign Language and Deaf culture

Plays an important role in many Deaf theatre orgnanizations

Is a Deaf activist, informs people on the importance of Deaf representation in the media and Deaf advisors for Deaf roles

Is herself a Deaf role model for the community

Brief Background

  • Born Deaf in 1945 to Deaf parents in New Jersey
  • Graduated from Gallaudet with a degree in Library Sciences in 1968
  • Started performing with the National Theatre of the Deaf in 1970
  • Started her 32 year long character Linda the Librarian in 1971
  • Has appeared in Broadway shows, tv shows and movies

LITTLE THEATRE OF THE DEAF

DEAF WEST THEATRE COMPANY

  • Started in 1968 with the help of Linda Bove and colleagues
  • Travels to schools and promotes social values
  • Each show is performed in ASL and spoken word
  • Started in 1991 with her husband Ed Waterstreet
  • Provides
  • Shows are performed with elements of ASL and spoken or sung English

LINDA BOVE: Deaf Actress, Activist and Role Model

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