Question asked by a student from Selbyville Middle School

ANSWER #1 (from Hilde Alexander)
There's no one right way to do things -- this is your play.  A narrator is a fine idea, if you feel you can work that into a script smoothly.  Another idea is to have a character, maybe a friend of your deaf character, who translates.  If that doesn't fit into your play... well, it's your play.  Experiment.  In your feedback after the first draft, the literary committee will comment on if they think your method will work.  And if your play is selected, you can try all sorts of things in the rehearsal process.

ANSWER #2 (from Joshua Guessford)
In playwriting the sky truly is the limit!  There is no right or wrong answer, and you have the freedom and power to let your mind do whatever you please!  Your goal as a playwright is to present the audience with something enjoyable, and most importantly, to have fun with it!  Allow yourself to make the decision you think will be best. 

But, do realize that this is not "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?," so there is no "final answer!"  There is always room for improvement, and your product is never really finished, so you don't have to seal the deal right away! You may add one element to your play, such as a narrator, or whatever solution you come up with, but as you continue writing your play, you may change this!  And trust me, it will happen. 

So, right now, the most important thing to remember is to let your creative juices flow, and look at all your options!  This is your play, and so whatever you decide is what's best!