BOY SCOUT
Robert, a Deaf adult, looks back on his oral childhood and how his first experience away from home affected his relationship with his older brother.
Written By Rob Roth
Directed By Josh Castille
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BOY SCOUT TEAM
Rob Roth | Playwright
Rob Roth has a long history in Deaf theatre, beginning in 1971 with the Chicago Theatre of the Deaf. He produced several plays in ASL in Los Angeles and Seattle and has acted in a grand total of one play – as an heir to a pickle fortune. Writing for theatre is a new and very enjoyable experience for him.
Joshua Castille | Director & Editor
Joshua Castille is a Deaf performance artist based out of Los Angeles, California. Josh strives to form meaningful collaborations that explore the boundaries of art. He has worked on various projects in different roles including ASL master, director, actor, set designer, and more. His charming ability to communicate and deliver performance art to both hearing and Deaf audiences allows him to connect to people in a way that is unique and entertaining.
Jules Dameron | Stage Manager
Jules Dameron is an award-winning film director who's directed a TV series, "Møkkakaffe" in Norway, as well as creating numerous ASL music videos such as "Different Colors," "Rolling in the Deep," "Lazy Song," "Somebody I Used to Know.” She’s directed short films and web series such as Crazy Town, Don’t Shoot the Messenger, and Reverse Polarity. Jules has worked with many well-known talents such as Marlee Matlin, Sean Young, Sean Berdy and many more. Jules has also delved into theatre direction with New York Deaf Theatre’s Maple & Vine (Written by Jordan Harrison). On top of directing, she’s giving herself a taste of acting by playing the role of Capulet in Ophelia’s Jump’s Romeo & Juliet and the role of Defloria in Middle 8 at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Also having graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA in Television/Cinema, Jules trained at the University of Southern California with an MFA degree in Film Production. Jules continues to direct, act and write without a break.
Brandon Simmoneau | Cinematographer
Brandon Simmoneau is a deaf photographer wielding his camera, his editorial eye, and his passion for adventure to share his vivid visual perspective. His photography works have been featured in several high profile online magazines such as Advocate, Feast, Playbill, and Splash. Brandon is currently living in Los Angeles, California as a producer & coordinator for Warehouse TV and the go-to cinematographer for Hypernovas Productions.
Kenton Twidt | Robert & Bobby
Kenton Twidt is delighted to be an actor again after more than 30 years ago. He was born in Dodge City, KS, grew up in Oklahoma. Lived in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Palm Springs and now living in Riverside. Kenton is a Community Advocate for Center On Deafness Inland Empire (CODIE). He studied Communication and Social Work at Gallaudet University in D.C.
Jon Wolfe Nelson | Ricky
Jon Wolfe Nelson is an actor, entertainer, ASL interpreter, entrepreneur and educator. He has appeared in numerous plays, workshops and readings in NYC as well as national tours with NTD, LTD & Sunshine Too. Most notably he portrayed Tom Mater for three seasons on the SHOWTIME series The L Word.
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