Tuesday, December 31, 2013
I.D.E.A.L Magazine, Winter 2014 Is Out! Get This Copy!
I am glad to see this because it is about all individuals with disabilities expressed about life. Yes, Life! We have a variety barriers and we are still fighting to make our dream happened. Here is to 2014 everyone. Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
ASL Documentary-Regina Daniels (CSUMB Instructor), Directed by ASL 201 Student- Belen Sabi/Chelsea Daniel
I am pleased to share this with you all. One of my ASL 201 students did a mini-documentary film for her class project along with Chelsea Daniel. Sarika Mehta was my interpreter during the interview. It was wonderful working with all of them. The reason Ms. Sabi wanted to show CSUMB (California State University-Monterey Bay) about how the students feel about ASL, teachers put a full focus on making sure students are learning the language, culture, and being involved in deaf community. Belen Sabi is one of my student who worked hard and dedicated her time to make sure she is learning in class and outside of class. I began to noticed students in our ASL department use sign language to communicate with ASL instructors outside of class, such as Starbucks, Peets & Coffee, or any other cafe on campus. They enjoyed the silent and just using our hands to communicate with each other. Other students noticed and immediately decided to register our ASL classes.
Looking at the schedule, we've noticed our ASL classes are growing and more students are interested in taking ASL minor, or possibility to become an interpreter in the future. Others want to work with deaf and hard of hearing children in school.
Looking at the schedule, we've noticed our ASL classes are growing and more students are interested in taking ASL minor, or possibility to become an interpreter in the future. Others want to work with deaf and hard of hearing children in school.
"ASL Documentary-Regina Daniels"
This is the link that Belen Sabi directed and created the film with her classmate, Chelsea. Chelsea is new and learned a lot about ASL through Belen and other students in our class. She is considering to sign up to learn more about ASL.
I am looking forward to see CSUMB to expand the program for ASL Department.
Please share this information to your students, family, and friends.
Thank you Belen Sabi and Chelsea Daniel for doing a wonderful job filming this.
Friday, November 29, 2013
LAKERS ON THE SOUTHWEST PLANE! (Not all guys were on it)
I walked to my gate with pre-boarding pass and noticed people were taking pictures and such. I knew what they were doing but why do it up close? I looked back and realized they're standing the same line as I was. I looked at one of the guy who I kept looking and trying to figure it out.. I was like, ohhhh you're the lakers.. awesome then I went back to do what I was doing.. One guy laughed. The person who handled the tickets knew I was deaf. He signed a bit to me and told me to continue. I went in and sat. One sweet lady was sitting next to me with her iphone on. She had a video camera-ready. I laughed and the guys came in. One of them had to dunk his head because he was too long. I looked and laughed. He smiled and kept walking.
That was one of the cool experience I witnessed today.
Guys I recognized- only few were there. They were: Xavier Henry, Wesley Johnson, Ryan Kelly, Shawne Williams, and Jodie Meeks. There were others but couldn't pinpoint most of them.
Go Lakers!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
An Article from Steppenwolf "TRIBES"...I shared my experience related to the play
"How Can You Perform So Well?
Performer Regina Daniels on her experiences on the stage with hearing loss."
Congrats to Steppenwolf Theater for doing this play. Everyone will enjoy watching and learning about TRIBES..
Best,
Regina
More about the article, please click on this link. Enjoy!
http://www.steppenwolf.org/watchlisten/program-articles/article.aspx?id=337
Moved to Monterey, California
Hello everyone,
Hope all of you will enjoy your thanksgiving holiday as I am enjoying my time here. I know I have not maintain my blog since I last posted about the shows here in Chicago, IL. I've made a huge decision and moved to Monterey, Ca. An opportunity came and knocked at my door, I grabbed the opportunity. Since I made the move, things are starting to look up and on a slow pace. Teaching at CSUMB is a different experience but quite challenging at the same time.
Overall, I've met a lot of people and learned new things from them. I thank them and glad I met new friends. I look forward to continue working hard toward that path. More info- Contact me through here.
Happy Thanksgiving and be safe.
Sincerely,
Regina
Hope all of you will enjoy your thanksgiving holiday as I am enjoying my time here. I know I have not maintain my blog since I last posted about the shows here in Chicago, IL. I've made a huge decision and moved to Monterey, Ca. An opportunity came and knocked at my door, I grabbed the opportunity. Since I made the move, things are starting to look up and on a slow pace. Teaching at CSUMB is a different experience but quite challenging at the same time.
Overall, I've met a lot of people and learned new things from them. I thank them and glad I met new friends. I look forward to continue working hard toward that path. More info- Contact me through here.
Happy Thanksgiving and be safe.
Sincerely,
Regina
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Sign Language-Interpreted Show "Belleville" on Aug. 4th at Steppenwolf Theater
Steppenwolf has two American Sign Language-interpreted performances coming up in August: Belleville (which just got five out of five stars from TimeOut Chicago) on Sunday, August 4, and Slowgirl (featuring William Petersen) onFriday, August 16.
$20 tickets are reserved specifically for guests who want to utilize the interpretation. More information about the play and purchasing tickets is below. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Evan
Evan Hatfield │ Director of Audience Experience │ Steppenwolf Theatre Company │ p 312.932.2445
Belleville
By Amy Herzog
Directed by Anne Kauffman
About the show
Called "engrossing" by Entertainment Weekly, "a breathtaking hour and a half" by TIME and “thrillingly good” by Charles Isherwood of the New York Times, Belleville tells the story of newly married American expats Zack and Abby, who live an enviably hip existence in the colorful, multi-ethnic neighborhood ofBelleville, Paris. When a series of small, unexpected encounters escalates the tension between them, some surprising cracks in the foundation of their isolated yet idyllic life begin to show. Belleville is a taut, edgy psychological thriller that asks: does anyone really know who they’re with?
Featuring Steppenwolf ensemble members Alana Arenas (Good People, The Brother/Sister Plays) and Kate Arrington (The Pain and the Itch, A Parallelogram), with Cliff Chamberlain (Clybourne Park, The House Theatre’s The Sparrow) and Chris Boykin (who was just onstage at Steppenwolf as the Angel in Head of Passes).
Belleville is directed by OBIE-recipient Anne Kaufmann, who directed its premiere at Yale Rep, as well as its subsequent hit production off-Broadway this spring.
Sign Language Interpreters: Patti Shore Kaden and Mark Motyka
Theatrical ASL Director: Regina Daniels
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, August 4 – 7:30pm – Tickets: $20
Downstairs Theatre
Friday, July 5, 2013
"We Got Married - Global" Tv show
Fate by Carolyn Wells reminds me of these two priceless couple.
Fate
BY CAROLYN WELLS
Two shall be born the whole world wide apart,
And speak in different tongues, and pay their debts
In different kinds of coin; and give no heed
Each to the other’s being. And know not
That each might suit the other to a T,
If they were but correctly introduced.
And these, unconsciously, shall bend their steps,
Escaping Spaniards and defying war,
Unerringly toward the same trysting-place,
Albeit they know it not. Until at last
They enter the same door, and suddenly
They meet. And ere they’ve seen each other’s face
They fall into each other’s arms, upon
The Broadway cable car – and this is Fate!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
A goal for international trip - summer of 2014 (Pending)
English translation:
Few trips may happen next summer of 2014 which are Japan and Paris, France. These two trips I hope to achieve in 2014. When that time comes, I will be posting photos and updates regarding the upcoming trip. If my goal did not happen, it is okay.. I can always try to attend one instead of both trips.
Starting this fall of 2013 to Summer of 2014, I will be working with CSUMB (California State University in Monterey, Ca) and teach ASL. It will be a new experience and am nervous at the same time. With these trips coming, I hope to post more details on this blog and probably will update my website in the future.
Stay tuned,
Aigoo Gina!!! :-)
Quelques voyages peut arriver l'été prochain de 2014 qui sont le Japon et à Paris, France, pendant 3 semaine. Ces deux voyages J'espère atteindre en 2014. À ce moment-là, je vais être publication de photos et de mises à jour concernant le prochain voyage. Si mon objectif n'a pas été le cas, il est en bon état.. Je peux toujours essayer d'assister à un au lieu de deux séjours.
A partir de cet automne de 2013 à l'été de 2014, je vais travailler avec CSUMB (Université d'État de Californie à Monterey, Californie) et enseigner ASL. Ce sera une nouvelle expérience et je suis nerveux en même temps. Avec ces voyages à venir, je l'espère de post plus de détails sur ce blog et ce sera probablement mise à jour de mon site web à l'avenir.
Restez à l'écoute,
Aigoo Gina !!! : -)
Korean translation:
몇 가지 여행 다음 일본, 파리, 프랑스 3주 동안 2014 있는 여름의 일이 발생할 수 있습니다. 이 두 여행 모두 내가 2014에 달성하기를 바라. 그 때가 되면, 나는 이번 여행에 대한 사진과 업데이트 게시. 내 목표지 않는다면, 정말 괜찮아요. 나는 항상 대신 양 여행 참석을 시도할 수 있습니다.
2014 2013의 여름의 올 가을부터, 나( Monterey, CA 캘리포니아) CSUMB에서 작업하는 경우가, ASL 가르치게 됩니다. 그것은 새로운 경험이 될 것입니다, 신경 같은 시간에 있습니다. 이런 여행이, 나는 이 블로그에 대한 자세한 내용 포스트와 아마 미래에 나의 웹사이트 업데이트되기를 기대하고 있다.
조정된
aigoo GINA 유지!!! :-)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Head of Passes Interpreted Show with Steppenwolf Theater
Synopsis:
In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and
friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting
marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests
appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her
life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain.
Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for
this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding
your place in the world.
- Photo credit: Michael Brosilow
Jacqueline Williams, Kyle Beltran, Ron Cephas Jones, ensemble member Tim Hopper and Cheryl Lynn Bruce -
Photo credit: Michael Brosilow
Cheryl Lynn Bruce and Jacqueline Williams -
Photo credit: Michael Brosilow
Glenn Davis, James T. Alfred and Cheryl Lynn Bruce
Interpreted Show at Steppenwolf Theater
Time: 7:30pm with 10-15 min intermission.
Interpreters: Patti Kaden Shore and Al Raci
Signed Coach: Regina Daniels
Purchase tickets information:
BOX OFFICE
Ordering in person
or over the phone? Please let the operator know that you’re interested
in the interpretation – that helps us find you the best spot in the
theatre.
Single tickets for each play are
$20.
Ordering online? The seating is general admission, so if you do order online, please also shoot me an email at
ehatfield@steppenwolf.org so I can make sure I’m receiving you a seat with the best line of sight of the interpreters.
Online
www.steppenwolf.org
In person 1650 N Halsted
Phone (312) 335-1650
TTY (312) 335-3830
E-mail
access@steppenwolf.org
Box Office Hours
Open 7 days a week except for certain major holidays
11 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat & 1 PM to 5 PM Sun
Open until 7 PM on days with evening performances
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Fashion-wise! So True....
I absolutely agree with this statement and how fashion really impact on your looks. This link mentioned a true statement...http://blog.dramafever.com/2013/03/airport-fashion-kim-hyun-joong-fierce-coat-edition/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dramafeverblog+%28DramaFever+Blog%29 stated, "this coat is awesome! It's one of those coats that is the outfit. Like those days where you don't know what to wear or have no clean shirts, you just toss on jeans, any kind of top, and an awesome jacket like KHJ's and you look amazing! On a side note, check out his cute studded sneakers!"
Now, don't get me wrong, I admired how they dressed and can easily find clothes that will suit them well. I know for me personally, I have tried and it didn't work. Maybe it has to do with the climate or the season during spring, summer, winter, and fall clothes. If I am fortunately enough to purchase these items, I know it'll rock in any season. :-)
Teacher of the Year in Cypress Texas
Franklin Burns is a Rockstar Teacher!
Here’s what Cindy, a colleague of Mr Burns at Saint Tower Academy had to say about him. Truly amazing!
Franklin L. Burns is an exceptional teacher and person. He opened up his own school in 2007 to aid the community and those families in need. He did not even take a paycheck the first 12 months because he believed in the cause and saw the vision of the school. He is dubbed the “child whisperer” by his peers because he can take a child that every other person has had difficulty disciplining and educating and make that child thrive in all academia. He holds seminars regarding child behavior and positive discipline in the community. He has undoubtedly the most positive attitude and has done many hours of community service. He deserves Quickschools Teacher of the Year Award.
Mr Burns – you rock!
We then asked Mr Burns a few questions…
How did you get into teaching?
When I was in high school, I was in a special education class for my behavior. I was a very smart child but the typical teacher was not able to help me reach my potential. Due to the circumstances, this lead to a lot of frustration and very low grades in high school. Once I was placed in the special education classroom I had a teacher named Mrs. Cross that saw the potential in me. She was able to help me improve my grades and my behavior. I always wanted to pay this forward to other students and instill her passion that she gave me for education into students with special needs. I finished my degree through University of Houston Downtown and went through the alternative certification process to become a teacher in special education. After my second year of teaching, I wanted to improve my teaching skills and went back to college to obtain a master’s degree in special education. When I received my master’s degree in special education, I opened a school for students with special needs. The goal of the school is to give the students with special needs the educational experiences that they would not receive in the self-contained classroom. I have learned a lot since opening the school such as leadership skills, chemistry, astronomy, biology, and the hardships of opening a school. I have truly enjoyed working with all the students and parents at the school.
What do you hope for your students?
The educational goal for my students is for them to no longer have the intellectual disability label. Many of the students have intelligence quotient (IQ) below 70 and I would like the students to become more educationally intelligent. I would love to see my students improve in all subject areas but especially in reading. I believe reading is the most important subject and teaching the students to have reading as recreation is an important skill for learning. Another goal for my students is for them to become contributors to the community and society.
Anything you’d like to share with us? e.g. favorite moments, etc.
I have five dogs, four cats, two goats, two ducks, one amazon parrot, and one horse. I have a tutoring and a health and beauty business that helps fund the school. I am currently being tutored by the founder of Morning Glory Ranch, a hippo-therapy facility for students with autism. I’m also in the process on working on my second master’s degree in Board Certified & Behavior Analyst (BCBA). My wife is the preschool programs for children’s with disabilities (PPCD) curriculum coach for a large school district near Houston Texas. During my free time I like to ride my bicycle, weight lift, and read books.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Critical Nexus Movie
Hello everyone,
I want to share this with you all again about the website for Critical Nexus. You can read more about the film, synopsis, photo gallery, and many more. What's more. there is a posters and t-shirts you can purchase from CN.
To purchase the Official Blu-Ray when it comes out in July. It's packed with special features.
So excited for you all to see the film.
Come and Show your support. :-) Also click "like" on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ CriticalNexus
Here is the link: http://criticalnexusthemovie.com/index.html
Thursday, March 21, 2013
One Flew Over The Cuckoos' Nest at Rocky Mountain Deaf Theatre in Denver, CO.
Rocky Mountain Deaf Theatre’s (RMDT) Production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest will present the play with an exciting new perspective. Dale Wasserman's play, adapted from Ken Kesey's novel, paints a vision where the lost souls of patients of a mental institution manage to feel human when they are befriended by a rebellious new patient named McMurphy. In RMDT’s play, the patients will be from Deaf culture and the staff will be hearing, highlighting a real-life culture clash experienced by deaf people around the globe.
Our production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest will require lots of special work. Hearing actors who don't know sign language will work together with deaf actors, so we will host workshops to help both groups of actors understand each others’ cultures and become comfortable working together. We have two directors; one hearing, one deaf working together to make sure the play is enjoyable for everyone who comes to see it. We also have two people working together to translate the script into ASL. They will ensure that the sign language will be beautiful and still match all the nuances of the script. We want to touch as many people as possible with the production, so we will tour to 3-4 different cities in Northern Colorado!
As a newer theatre company, our past productions have been smaller, low-budget plays. This play is going to be our big debut to get our theatre company on the map. We want Rocky Mountain Deaf Theatre to grow into a staple theatre of our region like the popular National Theatre of the Deaf in Connecticut, and Deaf West Theatre in California. We have budgeted for: theater rentals, actor salaries (16), lumber, director salary, lighting designer, stage manager, advertising, props, space rental for auditions, postage, cartage, printing, fight director, photographer, paint, set construction labor, Colorado Theatre Guild and affiliate, and incidentals… $12,300.
We humbly ask you to support us with your donation. Thank you for your consideration, your time, and we hope to see you out there!
Risks and challenges
The idea of having our play depict two cultures struggling to communicate with each other comes with the risk of the hearing members of the audience not being able to understand the patients and their “deaf world,” and the risk of the deaf members of the audience not being able to understand the staff and their “hearing world.” Our directing team has already discussed the play line by line to address this issue. The result is going to be a never-before-seen mix of communication strategies that will keep the audience engaged, and leave them thinking about the deeper questions raised by the play for a long time to come.
To find more information about the company and the play, click on this link: http://www.kickstarter.com/
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Critical Nexus DVD is Ready!!!!
So excited to hear this news about the production from Four Features, directed by Tirf Alexius. He is an excellent director and actor. He made this happen for everyone. I want to share this update with you all about this DVD. It's ready to purchase and hope you all will buy it soon.
It was an honor to work with everyone on this film.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
"African Queen Model Caused A Stirred" news
The fashion world has been known to push the boundaries of what's socially acceptable and without a doubt, stir controversy. In the March 2013 issue of Numéro magazine, 16-year-old white model Ondria Hardin appears drenched in a very deep bronze for a fashion spread called "African Queen," reports Jezebel.com.
More from Simply Chic: Are Thin Models Going Out of Style?
Hello! This would have been the perfect opportunity to hire a black model, as there are fewer job opportunities for non-white models. Eighty-two percent of the models at New York Fashion Week this season were white, cites Jezebel. More than 150 people have commented on author Laura Beck's article, including this one from "fashionlady"
"Can I just say as a young black model (I'm a girl) having worked my ass for the past 3 years, this hurts my soul. I'm happy for Ondria as a person but the amount of times I have been told 'oh sorry we already have a black girl that looks like you' or 'most of our clients don't hire black girls, sorry' and then I see THIS, it pisses me off! There are so many beautiful black models out there working TWICE as hard for barely half the recognition and the only time they give a shit about us is when they need our dark skin for some 'ethnic' photo shoot and in this case with Ondria, they couldn't even be bothered. Can I see a black girl do SCANDANAVIAN PRINCESS please? Hmmm?"
More from Living: How to look slimmer -- instantly!
This is not the first incident a magazine has caused a cultural stir.
In 2009, Vogue was accused of racism for using photos of white model, Lara Stone, with her face and body darkened in brown make-up.
Do you think it's okay to use a white teen model in an "African Queen" spread?
More details on http://t.living.msn.com/style-beauty/fashion/african-queen-editorial-uses-white-model
Friday, February 22, 2013
Steppenwolf For Young Adults Presents: "How Long Will I Cry?" Voices of Youth Violence
Hi, folks!
Steppenwolf’s performance ofHow Long Will I Cry?, featuring both American Sign Language Interpretation andOpen Captioning, is coming up on Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm.
This performance will also feature a post-show discussion about the topic of youth violence in Chicago. Sign Language Interpretation and live captioning will also be available for the discussion.
More information about the production and purchasing tickets is below. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Evan
Evan Hatfeld │ Director of Audience Experience │ Steppenwolf Theatre Company │ p 312.932.2445
How Long Will I Cry?
Written by Miles Harvey
Directed byEdward F. Torres
About the show
Woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University,How Long Will I Cry? provides raw, truthful insight into the problem of youth violence. By giving voice to those who know the tragic consequences of violence first-hand—families of the victims, residents of crime-ridden neighborhoods and especially young people—How Long Will I Cry? inspires all of us to join together in search of a solution.
This production is presented as part ofNow Is The Time, a citywide initiative to stop youth violence and intolerance.
For more information: http://www. steppenwolf.org/Plays-Events/ productions/index.aspx?id=572
Featuring Jesse David-Perez, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez Jr, Shannon Matesky, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich andCeleste Williams
Sign Language Interpreters: Susan Sotnickand Patti Shore Kaden, with assistance from Columbia College Interpreting Practicum student Jamie Antonick
Sign Master: Regina Daniels
Captioning:David Chu and c2
Performance featuringAmerican Sign Language Interpretation and Open Captioning
Monday, March 4 – 7:30pm –Tickets: $20
BOX OFFICE
Whenever purchasing tickets for sign language or caption line-of-sight seats, please indicate the service which you are interested in using -- that helps us find you the best spot in the theatre with the clearest view of the interpreters or display.
Due to the configuration of the stage and theatre, the interpreters and caption display will be placed on opposite sides of the stage. Again, please specify which service you want to use so we can help you find the best seats.
Apologies, but tickets for this performance are not available online. To order, please use one of the following methods:
In person 1650 N Halsted
Phone (312) 335-1650
TTY (312) 335-3830
E-mailaccess@steppenwolf.org
Box Office Hours
Open 7 days a week except for certain major holidays
11 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat & 1 PM to 5 PM Sun
Open until 7 PM on days with evening performances
Steppenwolf is located near all forms of public transportation and is wheelchair accessible. Street and lot parking are available. Assistive listening devices and large print programs are available for every performance.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Vinyasa Yoga Workshop with Instructor Alexandria Wailes
Vinyasa
Yoga Workshop with Instructor Alexandria Wailes
What to expect: An opportunity to get
your inner groove on through Vinyasa
flow, as well as a better understanding of what this
type of yoga looks and feels like.
Join Alexandria in a ninety-minute
workshop focusing on the asanas
(physical practice) of Vinyasa
flow, pranyamas
(breathing), meditation and mudras (handshapes). She is a certified yoga instructor,
having completed the 200-hour program at Laughing Lotus Yoga College, in NYC.
When not doing yoga or teaching ASL, she is the artistic director of Senses
Askew Company, a creative person extraordinaire with a chock full
of acting credits and a BFA to modern
dance, and is an educator at the Intrepid, the Whitney, the Lower East Side
Tenement Museum and the Rubin Museum of Art.
What to bring: An open mind, a
positive attitude and your yoga mat!
RSVP strongly encouraged to Nina
Campbell (ncampbell@colum.edu). Please
arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the session.
Who: All
are welcome. Presented in ASL with
interpreters provided.
Where: 33
E. Congress room c, 101
When: February
13, 2013
Time: 6pm
– 7pm
Cost: $10.00/
person; Columbia
Students w/ ID: Free; Non-Columbia Students w/ ID $5.00
(Eligible for Deaf Event hours)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time-Travel
Happy New Year everyone,
I know it has been a while. I missed blogging. In time, I will be able to return and share more news with the upcoming 2013. There are more events coming up and looking forward to share the news with you all. I hope you all enjoy your holidays! Be safe!
Sincerely,
Regina Daniels
I know it has been a while. I missed blogging. In time, I will be able to return and share more news with the upcoming 2013. There are more events coming up and looking forward to share the news with you all. I hope you all enjoy your holidays! Be safe!
Sincerely,
Regina Daniels
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