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Joshua Castille is an actor, director, and writer known for his work in theatre and film, particularly for integrating American Sign Language into his performances and productions.
Joshua Castille performed as Ernst in Deaf West's production of 'Spring Awakening.'
Joshua Castille performed as Quasimodo in 5th Avenue's production of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
Joshua Castille played Cole in Ogunquit's production of 'Mr. Holland's Opus.'
Joshua Castille is performing in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'Romeo and Juliet' at American Player’s Theatre, integrating American Sign Language into the productions. He also featured in a promotional video for American Players Theatre titled 'Welcome to APT, with Joshua Castille'.
Joshua Castille directed the play 'Toxic Flower' for Deaf Spotlight.
Josh Castille is recognized on The Ford's website, highlighting his work on various projects including ASL master, director, and actor.
Joshua Castille is listed as a Deaf performance artist who strives to form meaningful collaborations on the Union Arts Center website.
BroadwayWorld features Josh Castille's credits, bio, and news, mentioning collaborations with artists like BD Wong, Marlee Matlin, and Michael Arden.
Arts Midwest published an article titled 'How Sign is Transforming a Wisconsin Stage', clarifying that Castille's work is theater including deaf artists, making it more accessible.
JPAC offered an entertaining experience featuring American Sign Language with Deaf Director, Joshua Castille, at the helm for 'Peter and the Starcatcher.'
Start ASL features Joshua Castille as a Deaf actor and DASL known for his work in translating scripts into ASL and coaching actors.
Joshua Castille was featured in 'Beethoven’s Fidelio with Dudamel and Deaf West Theatre' from April 14–16, 2022.
Joshua Castille is a Deaf performance artist. He started his career exploring various roles in the arts, including acting, directing, and writing. Castille is known for his dedication to creating meaningful collaborations that expand the boundaries of art, particularly in making theatre accessible to both Deaf and hearing audiences. His work often involves integrating American Sign Language (ASL) seamlessly into performances, allowing for a unique and engaging experience for a broader audience. He has also developed specialties as an ASL specialist, working as a Deaf interpreter, Director of Interpreting, Director of Artistic Sign Language, and a Casting Consultant. His workshops focus on developing essential skills for interpreters and performers, utilizing theatrical principles to enhance communication and storytelling.
Throughout his career, Castille has achieved several milestones in both theatre and film. In theatre, he played Ernst in Deaf West’s production of ‘Spring Awakening’ and Quasimodo in 5th Avenue’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’ He also portrayed Cole in Ogunquit’s ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’ His film acting credits include roles such as KJ in ‘Accused’ (2023), Adam in ‘Unspoken’ (2024), and Ricky in ‘InTime’ (2019). He has directed the short film ‘Mayson’ (2021) and the play ‘Toxic Flower’ for Deaf Spotlight (2023). Castille’s current projects include acting in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at American Player’s Theatre from June to October 2025 and acting as Romeo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ starting from August 11 to October 7. His roles in these productions feature the integration of ASL, combining spoken poetry with visual expression, making the narratives accessible and impactful for diverse audiences.
As an ASL specialist, Castille consults on casting Deaf talent, translates scripts for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, and collaborates with interpreters to enhance interpreted shows. He guides interpreting teams in conveying stories through ASL, ensures smooth transitions between interpreters, and develops translations that reflect character intentions. His expertise helps directors make informed casting choices by highlighting the nuances of signing styles, regional variations, and fluency. He is recognized for his artistic approach to ASL work, making theatrical visions come alive through creative and innovative sign language interpretations.
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