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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, the description could have been better, but then it would interrupted the music. They did the best they could do with the musical. If they had not done any description, then people would be complaining about that.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Sherry Gomes via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:21 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Sherry Gomes <sherry.gomes@outlook.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] important, "Hamilton" audio described<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I agree. And I know I’d be unhappy if they talked over too much of the singing, but it was like having no description at all, and there were so many moments I wanted to know what was happening.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nancy Feldman via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 6, 2020 8:15 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:nancy.feldman@comcast.net">nancy.feldman@comcast.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] important, "Hamilton" audio described<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I agree with this assessment. I watched with someone who said that the description missed so many details. Essentially, it was little better than having the soundtrack because there was so much they didn’t tell you. I understand the philosophy of not talking over the music, but they didn’t even use the opportunities they had during transitions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’ve listened to some really excellent audio description, but what Disney provided wouldn’t fall into that category for me. This is only my opinion, of course. I was hoping for more.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We had a better audio describer when I saw it live.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In any case, I appreciate the opportunity to listen to another audio description of the performance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for sharing this.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nancy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gail Hamilton via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 6, 2020 8:07 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Colorado Discussion List <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Gail Hamilton <<a href="mailto:gail@soaringintogreatness.com">gail@soaringintogreatness.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] important, "Hamilton" audio described<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, however, according to Bonnie (who describes for films, TV, plays, ballet, and more) the description was poor and sparce. I recommend you try this version to get professional accurate audio description.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve & Shannon Cook via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 6, 2020 8:02 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Colorado Discussion List' <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Steve & Shannon Cook <<a href="mailto:cookcafe@sc.rr.com">cookcafe@sc.rr.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Colorado-Talk] important, "Hamilton" audio described<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My wife and I went over to a friend’s house on Saturday and watched Hamilton, it was described on Disney!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Steve and Shannon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Colorado-Talk <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Gail Hamilton via Colorado-Talk<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 6, 2020 9:24 PM<br><b>To:</b> Colorado talks (<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>) <<a href="mailto:colorado-talk@nfbnet.org">colorado-talk@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> Gail Hamilton <<a href="mailto:gail@soaringintogreatness.com">gail@soaringintogreatness.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [Colorado-Talk] important, "Hamilton" audio described<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi NFB folks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What an opportunity this is.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My friend Bonnie Barlow (professional audio describer) is scheduling a Zoom meeting for “Hamilton” for Sunday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time. She will start with some pre-show information and start the actual describing at approximately 2:30. Mountain time. The show is about 2-1/2 hours long. If you would like to join, let Bonnie know and she will send you an e-mail invitation that day. You can join on computer or phone or laptop. Bonnie will be sharing her screen for both the video and audio to be seen by participants. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all>To get on the zoom call and the play bill beforehand contact Bonnie at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Bonniejbarlow@gmail.com" target="_blank">Bonniejbarlow@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script";color:#66B7AF'> </span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Freestyle Script"'>Gail<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#66B7AF'>Gail Hamilton<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#66B7AF'>Soaring Into Greatness<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#66B7AF'>(720) 984-8082</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#66B7AF'><img border=0 width=250 height=86 style='width:2.6041in;height:.8958in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D65492.BF2798D0"></span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Freestyle Script";color:#66B7AF'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#66B7AF'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#009999'><a href="http://www.soaringintogreatness.com/"><span style='color:#009999'>www.soaringintogreatness.com</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#009999'><a href="www.linkedin.com/in/gaillhamilton"><span style='color:#009999'>www.linkedin.com/in/gaillhamilton</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='color:#009999'><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ETmkavYKd75Gz9NKBgPhw"><span style='color:#009999'>Gail Hamilton’s YouTube Channel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>