Deaf and antagonists as hearing. With the increase of video recording technology ASL original fiction has been able to be performed and preserved more easily than in the past. ASL fiction can appear in short story, novel, or novella form. Bible in American Sign Language A complete translation of the New World Translation has been produced in American Sign Language by Jehovah's Witnesses. It can be viewed online and can be downloaded as a set of M4V files. It is also available in the JW Sign Language application in App stores. Theatrical companies and performances National Theatre of the Deaf The National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) first began in 1967. Prior to the NTD, deaf theatre consisted of three small, amateur theatre groups, and local deaf clubs where individuals could perform mime shows, read poems, or where captioned films were shown. The deaf world was lacking a platform where they could express themselves and perform. The idea for NTD came from the Broadway production of The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf. Inspired by seeing sign language on the stage, actress Anne Bancroft, who played Anne Sullivan in the production of The Miracle Worker, joined with psychologist Edna Simon Levine to attempt bring deaf theater to the stage. The National Theatre for the Deaf's Mission Statement is: "To present theatrical work of the highest quality, performing in the unique style we created through blending American Sign Language and Spoken Word". The NTD provides an organization where deaf, hard of hearing, and even hearing actors, actresses, and playwrights can perform and train. The National Theatre for the Deaf became a "catalyst for change" that proved the worth and talent of deaf individuals and artists while showcasing the beauty of sign language on the stage. Many of the NTD productions are both spoken and signed at the same time, allowing Deaf actors to perform in their natural manner of communication while also encouraging hearing audiences to come experience this type of theatre. Deaf West Theatre Deaf West Theatre was founded in 1991. It is located, and was founded, in Los Angeles, California. The Deaf West Theatre exposes audiences to Deaf culture and sign language through artistic means. The goal is to connect the deaf and hearing worlds through a passion for theatre arts. Since Deaf West Theatre is located in Los Angeles, it specifically provides