EPUB Accessibility Report

Generated by DAISY Ace (1.3.6) on 07/04/2025, 11:05:48 [Ace App v1.3.6]

If you find DAISY Ace useful, please help us by donating to support its ongoing maintenance. Support our work

Title: Active Speech: Critical Perspectives on Teresa Deevy

(EPUB 3.0)

Violations

Go to: Summary of violations | All violations

Summary of violations

Violation count, by ruleset and severity.
Critical Serious Moderate Minor Total
WCAG 2.0 A 00000
WCAG 2.0 AA 00000
WCAG 2.0 AAA 00000
WCAG 2.1 A 00000
WCAG 2.1 AA 00000
WCAG 2.1 AAA 00000
WCAG 2.2 A 00000
WCAG 2.2 AA 00000
WCAG 2.2 AAA 00000
EPUB 00000
Best Practice 00000
Other 00000
Total 00000

All violations

Impact Ruleset Rule File Reset filters
Violations in the EPUB, with references to severity, guidelines and specific location of problem.
Impact Ruleset Rule Location Details

Metadata

Go to: All Metadata | Accessibility Metadata

All Metadata

Publication metadata.
Name Value
dc:title Active Speech: Critical Perspectives on Teresa Deevy
dc:creator Úna Kealy | Kate McCarthy
dc:rights ©2025 Úna Kealy and Kate McCarthy. Copyright of individual chapters are maintained by the chapter author(s), CC BY-NC 4.0
dc:identifier calibre:179 | uuid:1614de96-6ca6-4d02-8a3a-d0c181f507e1 | urn:uuid:5f7c8f46-3223-4a35-b714-bc5eb4053bd9
dc:language en-GB
dc:date 2025-03-31T10:12:31+00:00
dc:description 'Active Speech' is a groundbreaking collection of scholarly essays and practitioner interviews focused on the work of Irish playwright Teresa Deevy. Acts of recovery in the 1980s and 1990s challenged Deevy’s exclusion from the literary canon, reclaiming her contributions as significant to Irish drama and theatre. The recent resurgence of scholarship and productions evidences that, as a deafened woman and Irish playwright, Deevy’s creative power continues to disrupt and tilt the canon of Irish drama, theatre, and performance. 
Essays within the collection explore how Deevy’s work interrogates early to mid-twentieth century Irish social norms and ideologies and provide a rich context for understanding her plays. The collection highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on Deevy and offers insights on her work through archival research, literary analysis, and practitioner perspectives from Deaf and hearing theatremakers. 
One of the collection's strengths lies in its collaborative and inclusive approach, showcasing diverse methodologies and rigorous scholarship. The chapters on archival research and practitioner perspectives offer compelling models and avenues for future studies. This volume is an essential resource for scholars, educators, and theatremakers alike.
dc:subject Teresa Deevy;Irish drama;theatre;and performance;Deaf;Deafened;Archive;Twentieth-century Ireland
generator Adobe InDesign 20.2
cover obp.0432_frontcover.jpg
ibooks:specified-fonts true
dcterms:modified 2025-04-03T09:13:29Z
schema:accessibilitySummary This publication conforms to WCAG 2.0 AA.
schema:accessMode textual | visual
schema:accessModeSufficient textual
schema:accessibilityFeature structuralNavigation | alternativeText | index | tableOfContents | captions | unlocked | readingOrder
schema:accessibilityHazard none
a11y:certifiedBy Open Book Publishers
a11y:certifierCredential Ace by DAISY OK
dcterms:conformsTohttp://www.idpf.org/epub/a11y/accessibility-20170105.html#wcag-aa

Accessibility Metadata

The following accessibility metadata is present:

The following accessibility metadata is missing: .

Outlines

Go to: TOC Outline | Headings Outline

TOC Outline

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword Teresa Deevy: A Journey of Discovery
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Notes on Contributors
  9. List of Figures
  10. List of Abbreviations
  11. Teresa Deevy: Life, Scholarship, Practice
  12. 1. ‘Why Would Anyone Be Interested in My Old Aunt Teresa?’:1 Illuminating Teresa Deevy’s Legacy
  13. 2. The Teresa Deevy Archive and the Development of Collections and Curation in Maynooth University Library
  14. 3. TSI: Teresa Deevy, or What Do We Know about [The] Reapers?
  15. 4. Mysteries of the Teresa Deevy Archive: Reconsidering the plays of D.V. Goode
  16. DEEVY’S IRELAND: A COUNTRY IN CONTEXT
  17. 5. ‘Very Seldom Are Messages Properly Given’:1 Teresa Deevy’s Dark Matter
  18. 6. ‘I Must Just Make an Opening Elsewhere’: Teresa Deevy’s Involvement with Studio Theatre Practice, 1934–19581
  19. 7. ‘It Is Myself I Seen in Her’: Points of Departure in Teresa Deevy’s The King of Spain’s Daughter (1935)
  20. DRAMATURGY, GENRE, AND THEORY
  21. 8. Finding Money in the Walls: Uncovering the Feminist Power of Teresa Deevy’s Dramaturgy through an Embodied, Practice-Based Approach
  22. 9. Becoming a Domesticated Irish Woman: Teresa Deevy’s Critique of Idealised Representations of Womanhood in Katie Roche
  23. 10. The Liminal Space of Widowhood in Teresa Deevy’s Wife to James Whelan (1937)
  24. PRODUCTIONS AND PRACTITIONERS
  25. 11. Teresa Deevy’s Katie Roche: Art, Culture, and Performance
  26. 12. Teresa Deevy and Contemporary Performance Practice: Edited Transcript of Teresa Deevy Practitioner Panel Discussion
  27. 13. ‘You Can Feel the Change in the Air’: Reflecting on Talk Real Fine, Just Like a Lady, a Shapeshifting of Teresa Deevy’s The King of Spain’s Daughter
  28. Index
  29. About the team
  30. This book need not end here…
  31. You may also be interested in:
  32. Back cover

Headings Outline

  • Contents
  • Foreword Teresa Deevy: A Journey of Discovery
    • Marjorie Brennan
    • Bibliography
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes on Contributors
  • List of Figures
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Teresa Deevy: Life, Scholarship, Practice
    • Úna Kealy and Kate McCarthy
    • Authors and Chapters
    • Access and Archives
    • Deevy’s Ireland: A Country in Context
    • Dramaturgy, Genre, and Theory
    • Productions and Practitioners
    • Bibliography
  • ACCESS AND ARCHIVES
  • 1. ‘Why Would Anyone Be Interested in My Old Aunt Teresa?’:1 Illuminating Teresa Deevy’s Legacy
    • Eileen Kearney
    • Bibliography
  • 2. The Teresa Deevy Archive and the Development of Collections and Curation in Maynooth University Library
    • Hugh Murphy
    • Bringing Order Out of Chaos: Formulating the MUL Collections Management Policy
    • ‘Outsiders’: Pearse Hutchinson, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and Teresa Deevy
    • The Teresa Deevy Archive
    • Material Documents within the Teresa Deevy Archive
    • Open Access (OA) to Digitised Documents within the Teresa Deevy Archive
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography
  • 3. TSI: Teresa Deevy, or What Do We Know about [The] Reapers?
    • Shelley Troupe
    • The Title
    • The Play
    • The Performance
    • The Influences
    • The Programme
    • The Inconclusive Conclusion
    • Coda, September 2023
    • Bibliography
  • 4. Mysteries of the Teresa Deevy Archive: Reconsidering the plays of D.V. Goode
    • Caoilfhionn Ní Bheacháin Mitchell1
    • Redating the Plays: The Blackheath Address
    • Redating the Plays: The Advent of Radio Drama and Reference to Deevy’s 1932 Abbey Prize
    • The Three Plays
    • Provenance and Authorship of the Plays
    • The Penname: D.V. Goode
    • Could (an) Edward Deevy be D.V. Goode?
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography
  • DEEVY’S IRELAND: A COUNTRY IN CONTEXT
  • 5. ‘Very Seldom Are Messages Properly Given’:1 Teresa Deevy’s Dark Matter
    • Chris Morash
    • Dot … dot … dot …
    • ‘Exultant’
    • Dark Matter
    • Bibliography
  • 6. ‘I Must Just Make an Opening Elsewhere’: Teresa Deevy’s Involvement with Studio Theatre Practice, 1934–19581
    • Úna Kealy and Kate McCarthy
    • Development of Studio Theatre Practice in Ireland
    • New Directions for Deevy in the 1930s
    • Deevy’s Involvement with Studio Theatre Practice in the 1940s and 1950s
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography
  • 7. ‘It Is Myself I Seen in Her’: Points of Departure in Teresa Deevy’s The King of Spain’s Daughter (1935)
    • Willy Maley
    • Careless Talk Costs Little
    • Missing the Boat—and the Point
    • From Christy Mahon to Roddy Mann
    • Speech Acts
    • Bibliography
  • DRAMATURGY, GENRE, AND THEORY
  • 8. Finding Money in the Walls: Uncovering the Feminist Power of Teresa Deevy’s Dramaturgy through an Embodied, Practice-Based Approach
    • Ann M. Shanahan
    • Style, Setting, and the Personal in Deevy’s Dramaturgy
    • Applying Practice-Based Analysis of Plays about Women and Houses to Deevy’s Work
    • Deevy’s Use of Domestic and Liminal Spaces and Material Objects
    • Embodied Meta-Audiences
    • Strange Birth and Light Falling
    • Conclusions
    • Bibliography
  • 9. Becoming a Domesticated Irish Woman: Teresa Deevy’s Critique of Idealised Representations of Womanhood in Katie Roche
    • Dayna Killen and Úna Kealy1
    • The Domesticated Irish Woman
    • Katie Roche: A Critique of Representations of Irish Womanhood
    • Conclusion
    • Bibliography
  • 10. The Liminal Space of Widowhood in Teresa Deevy’s Wife to James Whelan (1937)
    • Christa de Brún
    • Bibliography
  • PRODUCTIONS AND PRACTITIONERS
  • 11. Teresa Deevy’s Katie Roche: Art, Culture, and Performance
    • Cathy Leeney
    • Katie Roche in 1994 at the Peacock Theatre26
    • Katie Roche in 2017 at the Abbey Theatre35
    • Bibliography
  • 12. Teresa Deevy and Contemporary Performance Practice: Edited Transcript of Teresa Deevy Practitioner Panel Discussion
    • Jonathan Bank, Caroline Byrne, Amanda Coogan, and Lianne Quigley1
    • Bibliography
  • 13. ‘You Can Feel the Change in the Air’: Reflecting on Talk Real Fine, Just Like a Lady, a Shapeshifting of Teresa Deevy’s The King of Spain’s Daughter
    • Amanda Coogan, Alvean Jones, and Lianne Quigley
    • Bibliography
  • Index
  • Contents
    • Landmarks

Images

Images in the EPUB, with their description
Image alt aria-describedby aria-details figcaption Location Role
Cover of Active Speech: Critical Perspectives on Teresa Deevy by Úna Kealy and Kate McCarthy N/A N/A N/A cover.xhtml#epubcfi(/4/2/2) doc-cover
Open Book Publishers logo N/A N/A N/A title.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container004]/8/2) N/A
Creative Commons logo N/A N/A N/A copyright.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container004]/8/2/2[CC-logo]/2) N/A
Open Access logo N/A N/A N/A copyright.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container004]/8/4/2[CP-logo]/2) N/A
A woman in a dark green dress tilts a teacup above her head, allowing tea to cascade into her mouth, while holding a saucer below. The spotlight highlights the liquid mid-pour, adding to the striking visual contrast against the black background. N/A N/A N/A ch11.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container036]/8/4[Container035]/2) N/A
A dimly lit stage features a woman wrapped in a brown shawl, her expression pensive as she gazes into the distance. The lighting casts deep shadows, heightening the dramatic mood of the moment. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/14/4[Container038]/2) N/A
A theatre scene set in a rustic kitchen, where a man in a grey work jacket crouches and gestures as he speaks to a woman kneeling on the wooden floor with a scrubbing brush and a metal bucket. Her expression conveys intensity, as if they are engaged in a serious conversation. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/24/4[Container039]/2) N/A
A theatre scene featuring an actor in a beige costume with a white-painted face and an orange floral headpiece. The character appears to be in a silent, expressive moment, surrounded by other performers in blue bodysuits. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/46/4[Container040]/2) N/A
Another perspective of the theatrical scene with performers in blue bodysuits moving among an audience draped in fabric. The elevated figures in beige costumes create a surreal visual effect, blending with the stage’s fluid design. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/54/4[Container041]/2) N/A
A theatrical performance where actors in blue bodysuits engage in expressive movements among an audience partially covered in a flowing fabric. Clown-like figures with painted faces and large costumes stand on raised areas, adding to the surreal atmosphere. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/62/4[Container042]/2) N/A
A dramatic stage scene with a woman in a mustard-coloured dress lying on a dirt-covered floor, partially buried. Above her, a miniature house is suspended in the darkness, illuminated with a warm glow, evoking themes of entrapment or nostalgia. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/70/4[Container043]/2) N/A
A solemn-looking woman in a dark navy outfit stands behind a white marble table adorned with scones, teacups, and a small flower arrangement. Her expression appears contemplative, and the minimalist stage background highlights the stillness of the moment. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/76/4[Container044]/2) N/A
A theatre scene with an actor in a blue bodysuit standing under a spotlight, surrounded by an audience enveloped in a sea of flowing fabric. Large costumed figures on elevated platforms add to the dreamlike quality of the performance. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/92/4[Container045]/2) N/A
A stern-looking man in a police uniform extends his hand towards a worried woman, who clutches a small photograph while looking at him with apprehension. The vintage-style wallpaper and framed paintings in the background suggest a mid-20th-century setting, adding to the dramatic tension of the scene. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/104/4[Container046]/2) N/A
A theatre stage designed to resemble a stark, geometric space, featuring a single table and chairs on a dirt-covered floor, with a lone actor sitting nearby. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/122/4[Container047]/2) N/A
A dimly lit theatre performance where actors move through a sea of fabric, interacting with the audience, with a projection of cursive text in the background. N/A N/A N/A ch12.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container049]/144/4[Container048]/2) N/A
A black-and-white vintage photograph of two women standing outdoors, dressed in early 20th-century attire, with one marked by an ‘X’ above her head. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/32/4[Container051]/2) N/A
A theatrical performance where actors dressed in elaborate costumes stand among an audience draped in beige fabric, with a projection of handwritten text in the background. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/86/4[Container052]/2) N/A
A crowded stairwell with people engaging in conversation, one individual in a brown coat gesturing while another in a sweater hands over a ticket. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/114/4[Container053]/2) N/A
A theatre setting with red chairs, where participants lift a large beige fabric overhead, creating an immersive environment. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/122/4[Container054]/2) N/A
A printed publication cover titled ‘Talk Real Fine Just Like a Lady’ with a black-and-white image of people holding protest signs advocating for Irish Sign Language (ISL) recognition. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/130/4[Container055]/2) N/A
A stage performance where actors in beige dresses with orange floral headpieces interact with the audience, who are enveloped in large fabric sheets. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/136/4[Container056]/2) N/A
A theatre scene featuring an actor in a beige costume with a white-painted face and an orange floral headpiece. The character appears to be in a silent, expressive moment, surrounded by other performers in blue bodysuits. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/156/4[Container057]/2) N/A
A theatrical performance unfolds in a dimly lit venue, with performers in blue bodysuits engaging the audience while holding white cards. The stage is draped in flowing fabric, with costumed figures in elaborate headpieces seated above the scene, while a projected image of people in sunglasses and protest-like gestures adds a modern, political undertone. N/A N/A N/A bibliography.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container059]/170/4[Container058]/2) N/A
Bluesky logo N/A N/A N/A donate.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[social]/16/4/4/2/2/2/2) N/A
Mastodon logo N/A N/A N/A donate.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[social]/16/4/4/2/4/2/2) N/A
LinkedIn logo N/A N/A N/A donate.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[social]/16/4/4/2/6/2/2) N/A
Featured book cover N/A N/A N/A further-reading.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container075]/4/4/2[Container068]/2) N/A
Featured book cover N/A N/A N/A further-reading.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container075]/6/4/2[Container070]/2) N/A
Featured book cover N/A N/A N/A further-reading.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container075]/8/4/2[Container072]/2) N/A
Featured book cover N/A N/A N/A further-reading.xhtml#epubcfi(/4[Kealy-McCarthy-0432]/2[Container075]/10/4/2[Container074]/2) N/A
Back cover of Active Speech: Critical Perspectives on Teresa Deevy by Úna Kealy and Kate McCarthy N/A N/A N/A back-cover.xhtml#epubcfi(/4/2/2) N/A