Posts Tagged ‘actor balance training’
Creating a Healthy Ensemble in the Classroom (Tony Kishawi)
In this 10-minute talk, Tony Kishawi explores how his understanding of Commedia dell’Arte evolved by studying the work of the great “gurus” who revived the art form in the 20th century: Jacques Lecoq, Antonio Fava, Carlo Mazzone-Clementi, Carlo Boso, and the extraordinary mask-maker Donato Sartori. Tony traces how Commedia was originally created—not by directors—but by…
Read MoreRemi’s Commedia Questions
Remi a year 12 student studying at Queensland Academy for Creative Industries sent some questions. So I requested that I answer the questions via video because I prefer talking to typing! 1. How would you describe the physicality of Commedia (in general)? 2. Are there solo exercises you’ve used to develop/get into the physicality of…
Read MoreCommedia dell’Arte at Montessori International College for Commedia dell’Arte Day
Tony Kishawi will run a series of workshops with Sunshine Coast actors and staff and students from Montessori International College (MIC). The workshops will run over two weekends culminating in a final performance for Primary College students as part of the MIC Creative Arts program and providing an opportunity for students to see their peers…
Read MoreSet of Seven 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 over 13 years. We find these to be wonderful spirited masks, whoever the wearer might be they seem to be able to capture that spirit that comes from…
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