جماليات
Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 458-469
2025-12-18

Interaction In The Theater For The Deaf Through Body Language

Authors : Louafi Mourad .

Abstract

This study delves into the pivotal role of the body in deaf theatre, highlighting its function as a primary medium of communication. It utilizes movement and action not only to generate meaning on stage but also to convey intricate messages. This exploration focuses on how mimetic acting, through its spectacle, enriches audience engagement and enjoyment in such theatrical forms. It further examines the connection between the performance and its viewers, particularly the deaf audience's ability to interact with diverse scenarios. The paper scrutinizes how audience members decode the actors’ physical movements and actions into rich interpretations, acknowledging the body as a potent linguistic instrument that profoundly influences an audience devoid of verbal dialogue. Keywords: Body language, deaf theatre, gesture, movement, silent acting.

Keywords

body language ; deaf theatre ; gesture ; movement ; silent acting