The ability to communicate is considered to be a vital skill in the FTH:K clown! Onstage, we recognise our role as story-tellers, as well as the need to tell relevant stories originating from our country and her mix of cultures. Our role demands us to observe and interact with life in South Africa and then discover exciting and accessible ways to communicate these stories theatrically to our audiences. Offstage, the Company needs to communicate effectively within itself. To facilitate communication between our Deaf and hearing members, the following programmes have been set up:
SLED (Sign Language Education and Development)
All hearing Company members undergo training in South African Sign Language (SASL) through SLED (Sign Language Education and Development) on joining the Company, and must pass at least Stage 1 of their 3-Stage accredited programme.
English Literacy
All Deaf Company members attend weekly English Literacy classes through the Deaf Community of Cape Town. The Company also has initiated Book Club, where Deaf members apply their English Literacy skills to books they read weekly and discuss them during sessions with our Education Coordinator. |
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