An 8-year-old boy’s journey to America is told through acrobatics, comedy and masks BY LAWRENCE TOPPMAN ARTS CORRESPONDENT CarlosAlexis Cruz’s “Picaro” combines acrobatics, comedy, and masks to tell the tale of an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy as he journeys across Mexico to America. It opens April 27 at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. OMAR …
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Mask and puppet master: The traditional Italian skills being taught in Scotland
Mask and puppet master: The traditional Italian skills being taught in Scotland It is a traditional Italian skill dating back 500 years. But now Italians are coming to Glasgow to study the craft of mask-making at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre. Master craftsman Dr Malcolm Knight trained in Italy in the …
Read More »Clown for the Actor Workshop
Clown for the Actor Workshop. There are three types of clown, Child clown, Adult clown, and Simple clown. Understanding these roles can help your ensemble further understand the individual skills and strengths hidden within your theatre group. Workshop 1 – 5 pm When – Sunday 16th Dec 2018 1 – …
Read More »Commedia Unmasked End-of-Year Offer
Commedia Unmasked End-of-Year Offer Hi, Tony Kishawi here. I’m out and about on a Sunday afternoon. And I just wanted to make this announcement that we’ve actually got a new set of Commedia masks. Order Here: http://commediaunmasked-com.windowtotheworld.online/leather-look/ Now, you know, I’ve always had the set of seven Commedia masks …
Read More »Set of Seven Commedia dell’Arte Masks
Set of Seven Commedia dell’Arte Masks Hi Tony Kishawi here, and thank you for your interest in my sets of Commedia dell’Arte masks. I’m holding here the original leather mask that was made by Steve Novak and this mask and the set of masks have been in our company for …
Read More »Olly Crick Interview on Dario Fo’s Classic Performance the Zanni
Olly Crick Interview on Dario Fo’s Classic Performance the Zanni Duration 13 mins Here is the link to the Dario fo Video that we are reviewing. https://vimeo.com/214360465/ba4559211d Tony: Okay, Mr. Olly Crick It’s been a while since we’ve spoken and I’d like to do a quick interview with you. Where… …
Read More »‘Love in the Moonlight’ a Film Review by Tony Kishawi
‘Love in the Moonlight’ a Film Review by Tony Kishawi CTTO: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80986898?trackId=200257859 Love in the Moonlight (2016) Hong Ra On disguises herself as a man and counsels men on dating. Due to a love letter she wrote for a client, she meets Crown Prince Hyo Myeong. Ra On is unaware …
Read More »Review: Henry V, commedia-style, finds the funny but loses the tragedy
Review: Henry V, commedia-style, finds the funny but loses the tragedy October 23, 2018, by Tim Treanor It is worth noting that almost all the Shakespeare histories are tragedies, and almost all the kings whose stories he recounts are fools or knaves or both. The one exception (aside from the obsequious Henry VIII, of …
Read More »Tony Kishawi going live Talking about Commedia!
So what I’ve got here is my Commedia Unmasked I’ll just quickly show you jump to the desktop where are we there we are so I’d like to point you to a blog that I found or it’s a video on YouTube that I found at National Geographic. It’s about …
Read More »Clowns Don’t Wear Clown Costumes – They Accessorize!
Clown Costumes vs Clown Accessories for Costumes If you are looking to dress up as a clown for Halloween or a party, you could buy a clown costume that includes most of what you need for the event. But if you want to create a clown character, if you want …
Read More »The Harlequin or Arlecchino – His Origins and Character
The Harlequin, also known as Arlecchino, and its many other forms including: Harleqino, Harlechino, Harlequinus, Arlechino, Arlechin, and Arlequi, is a character from the Zanni family, of Masquerade Masks out of the Italian Comedy – The Commedia Dell’ Arte. Zanni represent the lower class, usually holding positions of servitude. The …
Read More »Improvisational Acting – Interview With Teaching Artist Catherine Weidner
Catherine Weidner has worked as Program Director of The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy for Classical Acting at the George Washington University, The Guthrie Theater, Center Stage, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Bread and Puppet and the La Jolla Playhouse, and holds an M.F.A. in directing from the University of Minnesota …
Read More »How to Build a Character For Voice Actors
Whenever people hear a beautiful speaking voice, they say, “Oh, you should get into voiceovers — it’s easy!” Think again. Voice acting, because that is what it is, is far from easy. You don’t have scenery, fabulous lighting, dance and costumes to help get your point across — it’s all …
Read More »Italian Culture
The world has been changed by the great works produced by the Italian art and culture. The Italian culture is famous for its music, art, fashion as well as wonderful food. Since the ancient times up to the middle of 17th century, Italy was regarded as an important place of …
Read More »Harlequin on the Moon: Commedia Dell’Arte and the Visual Arts
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Theatresports for lunch to enhance the Performing Arts
Theatresports for lunch to enhance the Performing Arts. How to increase the performing arts in a heavenly Sports orientated High School. Answering a question posed by June Ash Moore on the Theatre Teachers Facebook Group. https
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Commedia dell’Arte at Montessori International College for Commedia dell’Arte Day
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COMMEDIA DELL’ ARTE DAY!
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New troupe to bring commedia master to Chicago
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Laughing Stock Theatre Announces Master Class With Internationally Renowned Italian Director
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The world of Harlequin with Soleri and Boso
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Tony Kishawi’s Masterclass ‘Creating a Healthy Ensemble via Commedia role models’.
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Unboxing Set Of Seven Commedia Masks
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Canovaccio 1 final show Stage Internazionale di Commedia dell’Arte directed by Antonio Fava
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Live Streaming Workshop update
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This Clown Philosopher Lives in a Wonderful, Whimsical World | Short Film Showcase
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‘Theatre Practitioners Online’
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4CING Survey for the up comming ‘Online’ Live streaming training
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Why Teach Commedia?!?!
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Malta and La Commedia dell’Arte
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‘Word Association, Improvisational Technique’ (15mins Duration).
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CELEBRATE COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE DAY
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ILC – Three Common Mistakes in Teaching Commedia
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Set of Seven Commedia dell’ Arte Masks
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El vestuario en la Commedia dell’Arte.
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Three Common Mistakes In Teaching Commedia dell’ Arte and Commedia Masks
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Tony Kishawi invites you to join us in the live Facebook workshops
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Geoffrey Rush on Jacques Lecoq. Behind the mask – The Arts
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Drama NSW John Saunders
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Valerie Miller Winner Drama NSW Conference 2016
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Natasha Beaumont talks about Tony Kishawi at the Drama NSW Conference 2016
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Tony’s Talk with Pecha Kucha demonstration at the Drama NSW conference 2016
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Theatresports for lunch to enhance the Performing Arts
Theatresports for lunch to enhance the Performing Arts. How to increase the performing arts in a heavenly Sports orientated High School. Answering a question posed by June Ash Moore on the Theatre Teachers Facebook Group. https
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Commedia dell’Arte at Montessori International College for Commedia dell’Arte Day
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COMMEDIA DELL’ ARTE DAY!
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New troupe to bring commedia master to Chicago
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Laughing Stock Theatre Announces Master Class With Internationally Renowned Italian Director
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The world of Harlequin with Soleri and Boso
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Tony Kishawi’s Masterclass ‘Creating a Healthy Ensemble via Commedia role models’.
-
Unboxing Set Of Seven Commedia Masks
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Canovaccio 1 final show Stage Internazionale di Commedia dell’Arte directed by Antonio Fava
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Live Streaming Workshop update
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This Clown Philosopher Lives in a Wonderful, Whimsical World | Short Film Showcase
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‘Theatre Practitioners Online’
-
4CING Survey for the up comming ‘Online’ Live streaming training
-
Why Teach Commedia?!?!
-
Malta and La Commedia dell’Arte
-
‘Word Association, Improvisational Technique’ (15mins Duration).
-
CELEBRATE COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE DAY
-
ILC – Three Common Mistakes in Teaching Commedia
-
Set of Seven Commedia dell’ Arte Masks
-
El vestuario en la Commedia dell’Arte.
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Three Common Mistakes In Teaching Commedia dell’ Arte and Commedia Masks
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Tony Kishawi invites you to join us in the live Facebook workshops
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Geoffrey Rush on Jacques Lecoq. Behind the mask – The Arts
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Drama NSW John Saunders
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Valerie Miller Winner Drama NSW Conference 2016
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Natasha Beaumont talks about Tony Kishawi at the Drama NSW Conference 2016
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Tony’s Talk with Pecha Kucha demonstration at the Drama NSW conference 2016