"Big River" (Deaf West production)

"Big River" is a theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain's novel *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, portraying the story of a young boy and a runaway slave traveling down the Mississippi River. The Deaf West production uniquely combines American Sign Language with spoken English, creating a bilingual performance that emphasizes visual storytelling. This innovative approach enhances emotional expression and accessibility for deaf and hearing audiences alike. The show explores themes of friendship, freedom, and moral growth, utilizing dynamic staging and integrated signing to bring Twain’s classic narrative to life in a vivid, inclusive manner.