OpenA@InsideChesthigh-ThumbBack-OpenA@InsideChesthigh-ThumbBack CirclesMidline-CirclesMidline

Etymology
From obsolete sign, apparently imitative of typical mannerisms of theatrical performers when the sign was created.

Production

 * Move both hands through the following posture in alternating circles brushing the chest, then down, forward, and up with each circle.
 * Move both hands through the following posture in alternating circles brushing the chest, then down, forward, and up with each circle.
 * Move both hands through the following posture in alternating circles brushing the chest, then down, forward, and up with each circle.


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Verb

 * 1)  to act in a play; to perform drama

Noun

 * 1)  play; show; act; theatrical performance
 * OpenA@InsideChesthigh-ThumbBack-OpenA@InsideChesthigh-ThumbBack CirclesMidline-CirclesMidline 1@CenterChesthigh-FingerBack Open8@NearChest-PalmBack 8@FromChest-PalmBack-8@DistalChest-PalmBack Bent5@InsideChesthigh-PalmAcross-Bent5@InsideChesthigh-PalmAcross Round-Round Bent5@SideChesthigh-PalmAcross-Bent5@SideChesthigh-PalmAcross OpenB@NearSfhead-ThumbAside Y@FromSfhead-ThumbAside V@TipFinger-FingerUp-V@CenterChesthigh-FingerUp V@SideChesthigh-FingerUp-V@SideChesthigh-FingerUp H@Nose-FingerUp Contact N@NearNose-PalmBack H@Nose-FingerUp Contact N@NearNose-PalmBack
 * (ASL Gloss) PLAY I LIKE A-LOT WHY PLAY VERY FUNNY.
 * "I like the play a lot because it's very funny."
 * 1) drama (the art)
 * 2)  drama; dramatic situation in real life
 * 3) actor; actress

Usage notes

 * With this sense, this sign is an abbreviation of