interpratuurilla
Interpratuurilla is a term used in contemporary performance studies to describe a cross-modal practice of interpreting a source language through multiple channels, including spoken narration, sign language, and choreographed movement or visual cues. The aim is to convey meaning beyond a single linguistic modality, creating an accessible, multisensory experience for multilingual audiences and for Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
Origins and terminology: The term appears in scholarly and artistic discourse in the 2010s, primarily within
Practice: Interpratuurilla performances integrate live interpretation with physical dramaturgy. Techniques may include simultaneous verbal and sign-language
Context and impact: The practice is associated with accessibility initiatives, multilingual festival programming, and contemporary art
Reception: Critics praise the approach for expanding access and inviting new forms of collaboration, while noting