We provide dynamic creative sign language interpreted theater experiences for the Greater Cleveland Community.
ABOUT US
It started with a dream; a dream to bridge the beauty of theater and entertainment with the skills of sign language interpreting. Four interpreters had a vision to make theater accessible to the Deaf Community and thus began the Heard. They met regularly and through their efforts embarked on the mission to provide high-quality creative sign language interpreting to not only the Deaf and hard of hearing theater patrons, but the public at large.
As the organization started to expand, the need for a larger, more organized structure became evident.
Theatrical Interpreting Services of Cleveland, Inc. (“TISC”) was developed to oversee and govern the Heard and provide a firm, legal structure in order to facilitate the mission. This nonprofit organization oversees all the behind-the-scenes activities of the heard. Its volunteer board of trustees meets regularly in accord with specific by-laws and holds special committee meetings to handle ongoing decisions as needs arise.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Through the performing arts, TISC, Inc. is dedicated to advocating for Deaf and hard of hearing audience members by the provision of sign language interpreting services as well as through educating performing arts organizations and sign language students to the specific needs of Deaf and hard of hearing culture. TISC services are primarily provided to individuals in Greater Cleveland and other locations throughout the State of Ohio.
SERVICES
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A culturally sensitive and entertaining theatrical performance
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Professional and accurate interpretation of characters
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A creative and accurate interpretation of the entire performance using dynamic linguistic equivalency
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Access to quality entertainment through creative sign language interpretation for the Greater Cleveland Deaf and hard of hearing audience
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Education and collaboration with theaters and performing arts personnel regarding Deaf and hard of hearing culture and sign language interpreting