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Intro to Grand Guignol Workshop
The Parisian Theatre du Grand Guignol (1890s-1960s), was most famous for horror plays and bloody special effects. Dubbed the "Theatre of Laughter and Terror," an evening alternated short pieces of farce, horror, and drama.
This workshop introduces you to the style: heightened acting, history/production techniques and special effects. It will be messy!
GRAND GUIGNOLERS/DEBBIE MCMAHON
Instructor, Debbie McMahon is Artistic Director and creator of the Los Angeles based Grand Guignolers. She creates original event-like productions combining traditional physical theatre genres in new ways: Commedia Dell'Arte, mime, mask, melodrama, clown, dance, puppetry, magic, and Grand Guignol. The critically acclaimed productions have included A Very Grand Guignol Christmas, A Grand Guignol Children's Show* (*NOT For Children) that celebrated Guignol the puppet's 200th birthday and explored old classic folk tales for a grown-up audience. Absinthe, Opium and Magic: 1920s Shanghai, took patrons on a cruise to Shanghai in 1920s and was remounted at The Actors' Gang, by invitation of Artistic Director, Tim Robbins.
Debbie McMahon earned an M.A. at NYU in Performance Studies, B.A. at Connecticut College in Philosophy and Theatre and physical theatre at Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre. In addition to teaching Grand Guignol and Melodrama Workouts, she coaches movement and other physical theatre styles. She has also taught at Dell'Arte School of Physical Theatre, USC and has clowned for Cirque du Soleil.
$50 includes materials ($45 early bird). Deposit to be paid here. Remainder can be paid at the workshop.
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LocationTriskelion Arts (View)
118 N. 11 Street, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
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| Minimum Age: 17 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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