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January Fool Factory: Commedia dell'Arte and Comic Violence
A Two-Day Intensive in COMMEDIA TECHNIQUE, SLAPSTICK, and ENSEMBLE ACROBALANCE, led by Founding Artistic Director and SAFD Certified Teacher Matthew R. Wilson. This January 25-26, 2014, at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.
Open to beginning and advanced students (returning students will work on canovacci while beginners study technique), this two-day intensive will focus on all the characters of Commedia dell'Arte as well as techniques, theories, and plans for comedic violence. (NOTE: there are no prerequisites, but strong backs and knees are recommended for this physical activity.)
Plan of study:
Saturday AM:
The Commedia Characters (beginners will learn technique, returning students will create short scenari.)
Saturday PM:
Comic Violence: Slapstick techniques, Why is Pain Funny?, and How "Real" is Farce?
Ensemble Acrobalance: Lifts, Carries, Flips, and Comic Acrobatics
Sunday AM:
Brutal Balancé: The elegant art of fighting off the ground.
Sunday PM:
Scene Development: Participants will create ensemble-devised scenes, incorporating the techniques and theories previously studied.
4:30pm Final Showing: Short, devised scenes, open to the public (free of charge)
Note: there will be a one-hour lunch break each day. There are options for purchasing food at area restaurants, or participants will have use of a refrigerator and microwave on site.
Dates: January 25-26, 2014
Times: 10:30am to 5:30pm
There will be a final showing on Sunday, January 26th, at 4:30pm
$275 for the full course
$150 for first day only (Jan 25)
Where: Gallaudet University's Elstad Auditorium
800 Florida Ave NE, WDC
*** Free Parking *** Metro: Red Line, NoMa-Gallaudet U.***
Click here for directions.
Spots are limited, so register now.
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LocationElstad Auditorium at Gallaudet University (View)
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States
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| Minimum Age: 14 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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