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It serves children, young people and adults, including schools, kindergartens, deaf centres, deaf associations and the wider public.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://teatermanu.no","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.381296+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Deaf and hard-of-hearing people who want professional theatre and cultural experiences in sign language, along with schools, kindergartens, deaf associations and audiences interested in inclusive performing arts.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://teatermanu.no","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.381296+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Attending sign-language theatre performances in Oslo or on tour\nProviding deaf children and young people with access to art and culture in their mother tongue\nIntroducing Norwegian Sign Language and theatre to school and kindergarten audiences\nDeveloping sign-language writing, directing, acting and other theatre skills\nHosting sign-language debates, stand-up and cultural events\nPresenting literary works and stories in Norwegian Sign Language\nCollaborating on inclusive theatre productions and international cultural projects","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://teatermanu.no","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.381296+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to professional theatre and culture in Norwegian Sign Language\nGreater cultural participation for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences\nOpportunities for deaf children and young people to participate in theatre\nSkills development and increased confidence for sign-language writers and theatre artists\nExposure to sign language and deaf culture for wider audiences\nNationwide access through touring productions and outreach projects","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://teatermanu.no","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.381296+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.393767+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T06:56:29.403584+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=b0897145-a9a8-475a-9b3e-9fcab5f7def5"}