Gallaudet University has a few doctoral theses on file:
- The unique contribution of the National Theatre of the Deaf to the American theater, by George D. McClendon; thesis done at the Catholic University of America in 1972.
- The theatre of the deaf in America : the silent stage, by John M. Heidg. Thesis done at Southern Illinois University.
- Non-traditional casting in deaf-related theatre, by Elisa L. Buckley. San Jose University thesis.
Deaf Theatre Groups Today
Information to Go maintains a listing of deaf theater groups. These are only the best-known ones; several smaller ones exist. A web search turned up the following smaller groups:- Alabama - The Sign Painters of Huntsville, Alabama is a mixed deaf/hearing group that uses sign and music to entertain and educate. [note: this group may not exist anymore]
- California - The L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf is primarily a consulting organization that places deaf actors, but also produces its own productions. It is unclear from the website if the organization still exists.
- Illinois - The International Center on Deafness and the Arts in Northbrook, Illinois includes the CenterLight Theatre, and the Story&Sign Touring Theatre.
- New York - The New York Deaf Theatre website states they are the third oldest deaf theatre group in the U.S., going back to 1979.
- Tennessee - InterAct Children's Theatre for the Deaf in Knoxville. A children's theatre group in Knoxville, Tennessee, that presents in sign language and educates hearing audiences.
