When people learn they'll be working with deaf actors, they think, 'She needs an interpreter.' But they often don't realise they need to think in terms of resources and support, too. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
I was very fortunate when I came into Children of a Lesser God. The production team was already completely staffed with support elements for the Deaf actors, the hearing actors and the director. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share Image
In a very demanding starring role, you become a professional mother overnight. You just do it. I am able to do this because I… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I feel like the Eternals, each of them is a piece of the puzzle. They're part of the bigger picture. I think our individual… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
Hollywood is a small place, and historically there's only been room for one or two deaf people. That was the mindset for so many… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
For almost 10 years, I taught hearing children how to read, how to write, how to count, and, most importantly, how to be with… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
As a biracial person, my family at first didn't know at first what to do with my hair, so I had to learn on… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I wanted to write children's books. I felt that the best way to understand how a child thinks in their mind is to be… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
In the deaf community, we give people name signs based on their quirks or characteristics. So it means you can't really give someone a… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
When you have deaf experts within and on the stage, from the crew to makeup artists, it feels like that naturally leads to more… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I got to a point today as an adult where I'm wonderfully comfortable with my curls. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I used to be Miss Deaf America in another lifetime, and literacy was my platform at that time. And it's still very important to… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
It's nice to go out and look at people, to think about their movements and interactions, and I can bring all that with me. — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I'm proud to be making my Broadway debut in a production that is working to make theater more accessible, and I look forward to… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
When people learn they'll be working with deaf actors, they think, 'She needs an interpreter.' But they often don't realise they need to think… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
I have to remember that it's not my job to inspire others, or to be a model - but what I do have is… — Lauren Ridloff Copy Share
