Commedia dell'Arte Summer Workshop June 21 - 26, 2015 Teaching Classical Commedia dell'Arte since 2001 as close to its original form as we believe it was performed in the 1500's. Commedia dell'Arte characters, their movement, gesture, history of the characters, improvisation, lazzi, mask work, mime, physical skills, prop manipulation, rhythm, scatology, scenario work, women and more; all integrated. June 21 - 26 over 40 hours $535 Neutral Mask - Metaphysical Mask Lab Neutral Mask - Jacque Lecoq Metaphysical Mask - Carlo Mazzone Clementi Exploring using both masks. Exercises from our two great movement theater pioneers, plus ones we have developed. Neutral Mask - being one in the moment. Metaphysical Mask - a constant state of becoming. Discovery on multiple levels, openness, stimulating truthful performance, economy of movement, intention becomes an act, superfluous gesture - exposed, awareness, connection with the soul of the actor/performer, thought becomes a deed and more. July 6 - 10: optional personal warm-up starts at 9:00, class 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM: 5 days = 30 hour $450 Mime - Movement - Rhythm are theater elements touching all areas, we'll play with and explore. Mime for almost every area of stage, essential movement exercises and rhythm making everything come alive. Vital techniques, point fix, creating an imaginary object. More than just technique creates illusion - there is an element where suddenly magic, it actually seems like the object is there. If you can create an object, you can create a world that you step into from the moment you begin. Rhythm "timing is everything". rhythm makes everything you do better, from voice to walking down the street. July 12 - 17: optional personal warmup 9:00, class starts at 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 6 days = 36 hour $520 Creating Original Material - Beyond Devised Theater Creating your own solo piece of theater or piece with a partner is joy, an adventure and can be the difference in making a living. Have made my living performing my own original material, directing and developing others, I know how to create and develop full performance shows and material. Your piece of theater has several elements, and many of them are not techniques, but your training and technique that you bring is vital, whatever it is. You will explore, discover secrets and original creation technique that you will be able to use your creative life time. July 19 - 24: optional personal warmup 9:00, class starts at 9:30 AM - 4:30 sometimes 5:30P Lazzi in the Commedia dell'Arte is the bit of business that is set. A Lazzi can be physical, musical, vocal - verbal - singing, instrumental, prop manipulation, mime, dance, involve food... and a combination of these. This workshop will be devoted to you coming up with your original lazzi. July 27 - 31: optional personal warmup 9:00, class starts at 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM M, T, W; 4:30 T, F. 5 days = 33 hour: $450 212-255-2882 www.commediau.com