DJ Kurs of the Deaf West Theatre talked to us about the triumph of 'CODA,' his plan for the musical, and his determination to help deaf artists succeed. 'For so long we’ve been allowed in the room but not necessarily recognized in the room.'
Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin and Daniel Durant in “CODA.”“Who knows?” Kurs said, with another smile at the prospect. “I think the movie became way bigger than anyone expected, and happened very quickly, and so I feel anything is possible now. But first we have to create a good musical. That’s what’s front and center in my mind.”
“I think there are more opportunities for deaf people in film, TV, and on stage,” said Kurs, “but at the same time I do have that fear the pendulum will swing back to where it normally is, and everyone is like, ‘We can move on as usual.’ I can’t tolerate that. I want there to be more to grow from. I feel that fire in me still. We should continue the work we have been doing and bring art to the next generation and beyond.Our productions are accessible to deaf and hearing audiences alike.
The success of the film will directly benefit the deaf community, said Kurs. “More people are deciding to learn sign language. More employers will open doors to deaf employees and deaf candidates. That in itself is exciting to me.”
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