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Workshops
Learn the finer points of
Commedia Dell’
Arte, mask-making, physical theatre, and creating character with
experienced
and professional teachers.
*Interested? Contact us HERE
WORSHOPS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST:
COMMEDIA
DELL'ARTE: Level I
Introduction to Comic Italian Mask Theatre
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Dates: TBA (two 4-hour sessions plus studio time)
Instructor: Susan Bertoia with facilitators
Where: Studio Space,
Vancouver, BC
Class Size: 8-16
Description: Explore the roots of physical comic acting including
improvisation, comic business, comic... timing, through commedia
dell'arte and mask work with professional performer & Instructor Susan Bertoia.
In this workshop you will open yourself to the possibility of funny;
that is, physical funny. Commedia dell'arte is a form of mask theatre
that has been around for centuries. The commedia stock characters and
humorous situations are ones we can all relate to. Commedia is the
foundation for clown, vaudeville and the sitcoms of today. Warning: Be
prepared - this class may bring out the comedian in you!
Registration/Info/Discounts:
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here
Pre-requisites: None
(but an open mind helps)
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COMMEDIA
DELL'ARTE: Level II
Finding your Mask and Dealing With It
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Dates: TBA (two 4-hour sessions plus studio time)
Instructor: Susan Bertoia with facilitators
Where: Studio Space,
Vancouver, BC
Class Size: 8-16
Description:
Discover the Commedia Dell’ Arte characters, scenarios and lazzi in this intensive, interactive, fast-paced workshop for anyone who is creative, energetic, witty and relies on his/her intuition as an artist. We will cover the stock characters, embody them and use their masks. Also, we will learn to create solo and duo lazzi as well as scenario. A final presentation, for an invited audience will round out the end of the workshop.
This four-session workshop is ideal for professional performers with some training either in mask or movement or both who want to further build on their physical performance skills. The workshop will review the historical context and importance of Commedia and move quickly into the practical use of mask.
The skills learned in this workshop are applicable to all elements of performance. The Commedia Dell’ Arte stock characters have been around for centuries; they are the foundation for clown, vaudeville and the sitcoms of today.
Registration/Info/Discounts:
click
here
Pre-requisites: Level 1
(or upon instructor approval)
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MASK MAKING
Fall
Dates TBA
Length: At least Three
3-hour sessions in
studio with instruction
Instructor: Susan Bertoia
Materials: Provided
Where: Studio Space, East
Vancouver, BC
Status: Ongoing, please contact
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LECTURES, COACHING, YOUTH DRAMA, VOICE OVERS, IMPROV &
Other Classes
Specializing, but not
limited to, Commedia
Dell’Arte
Instructor: Susan Bertoia,
Stefano Giulianetti, Marco Soriano & Louis Chirillo (plus guest
Instructors)
Status: Ongoing, please contact |
Instructors:
Susan
Bertoia is the Artistic Director of BellaLuna Productions as well as a professional theatre artist and teacher. She works extensively in movement-based theatre, physical comic theatre and mask performance. Susan also directs, designs and writes scripts for youth and BellaLuna Productions. Her fusion of physical theatre creation and aesthetic make for dynamic and unique performances.
Susan teaches Commedia Dell'Arte at the University of British Columbia and at schools throughout BC. Her professional studies include: a BFA from UBC, a Commedia Dell Arte introduction in Italy at 'Il Piccolo Teatro di Milano' with Giorgio Strehler and in Padua she learned the Tradition of Italian mask making with Donato Sartori, a summer intensive at Dell’Arte School of Physical (Blue Lake, California), a physical theatre intensive with Calgary’s One Yellow Rabbit and most recently participated in the International Voice Intensive with Richard Armstrong.
Professional theatre acting credits include work with the Arts Club Theatre, Boca Del Lupo, Western Canada Theatre and Richmond Gateway Theatre. Select creation/performances include: The Best Italian Variety Show – Ever! and her solo show Plum and Other Colours (BellaLuna Productions) and the all-woman clown circus CIRQUE POULE. She is the recipient of the Gordon Armstrong Theatre Artist Award.
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Past
Workshop Reviews:
"Fantastic Introduction..."
"A complete experience."
"Truly enjoyable."
Other Company Reviews
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Past Guest
Instructors:
Mario Pirovano (Protege of
Dario Fo)
Marco Soriano (Movement, Youth Drama)
Louis Chirillo (Voice-Overs)
Stefano Giulianetti (Improv, Youth
Drama)
Brunella Battista (Youth Drama)
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