Since 1983, he has worked with professional deaf actors, pioneering bilingual performances in Austrian Sign Language and spoken German. His work has expanded to deafblind and disabled artists, promoting inclusive theatre and linguistic accessibility. He directs VISUAL – European and International Visual Theatre Festival and leads the theatre and research project War is daDa.
The session: Working with Deaf Artists: Training Actors and Making Theatre for Young Audiences
Join Herbert Gantschacher for a practical session on making inclusive theatre. Based on a lifelong commitment to accessibility, Herbert will share the strategies and tools gathered while training deaf actors and creating engaging theatre for young deaf audiences.
