Co-Founder & Executive Director
Beth Prevor has over 28 years of experience in the field of disability with a focus on Deaf and hard of hearing populations. At Hands On, she has produced more than 500 sign-interpreted productions at the Roundabout, New Victory and Public Theatres as well as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Radio City Music Hall and Central Park, among others.
In addition to her leadership role at Hands On, Ms. Prevor is the Director of Interpreting Services for the New York City Department of Education, where she supervises a staff of 20 administrative sign language interpreters and 50 classroom paraprofessionals, who provide services for Deaf children, parents and staff. She also consults with other arts and community organizations on offering cultural programs and services to disabled populations.
Previously, Ms. Prevor worked as Program Coordinator at New York University’s Henry & Lucy Moses Center for Students with Disabilities. She was also Director of Operations for the New York Society for the Deaf. Ms. Prevor currently serves on the Advisory Boards of the Rhinelander Children’s Center and Lincoln Center’s Department of Programs and Services for People with Disabilities. In addition, she has advised for the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, New York Deaf Theater and Hospital Audiences.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Prevor was a freelance theatrical stage manager, working on and off Broadway as well as in regional theatres. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Brooklyn College and an M.A. in Deafness Rehabilitation from New York University.
Director of Operations
Dylan Geil is a nationally certified sign language interpreter with over 15 years of experience. In his career Dylan has been fortunate to work in a variety of settings but there’s none he loves more than when he’s working in the theater. He’s had the honor and pleasure of being mentored by some of the field’s pioneers and current leaders, including Candace Broecker-Penn and Lynnette Taylor. With their guidance and support he’s had the pleasure of leading teams of interpreters for theater rehearsals, workshops, and productions both off and on Broadway. Since moving to NYC he’s interpreted over 50 productions. In 2019 he began supporting Hands On in a more official capacity. As the Director of Operations he is responsible for production coordination, financial systems, and all the other little things that go into running a non-profit. He is honored to help further the mission and legacy of Hands On.
Social Media Manager
As a culturally Deaf individual, Britta understands firsthand the significance of high-quality interpretation. She takes great pride in working with the best professionals to provide exceptional theater experiences for deaf/hard of hearing individuals in the center of the theatre world: New York City.
Currently, Britta works at the ASL Education Center, revolutionizing how American Sign Language (ASL) signers navigate, learn, and interact with the world through ASL. Outside work, she derives pleasure in exploring new places, whether globe-trotting or adventuring in the mountains (both on foot and on a board), creating art, and reading page-turner books.
Website Manager
Terra Mackintosh is an award-winning actress, producer, and writer. She spent many years in the theatre in New York City, both as an actress and producer. She originated multiple roles in new plays, receiving awards and critical acclaim for her performances. She made her feature film producorial, screenwriting and casting debut with ‘Best Summer Ever,’ an original movie musical made with a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities. The film was a SXSW 2020 World Premiere Selection, awarded the SXSW 2020 Final Draft Screenwriters Award, a SXSW 2021 Spotlight Selection, and a NYTimes Critic’s Pick. Terra also served as the Executive Assistant and Communications Manager at Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) from 2015-2016, during which she produced multiple fundraising events and concerts in support of children’s education in Haiti. She lives in LA with her partner and their dog, Tusk.