| The Fall Teachers' Conference Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Montclair State University Student Center 411-412 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM (counts towards 100 hours earned) Provider # 2216 |
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| Characters of the Commedia Dell'Arte presented by David Tyson |
About the Workshop:
Moliere used it, Shakespeare references it, and on Saturday Night live we still see it, “Commedia Dell'Arte,” is a form of theatre;
Italian in origin, whose name, roughly translates into - “comedy of the professional artists.”
Our theatre, movies, and sitcoms all contain many elements of the commedia dell'arte including its stock- characters,
physicality, and irreverence for authority.
In this workshop we were introduced to a number of the classic characters. We saw how both classical and contemporary
“masks” can be used to help actors find the character types within themselves. We entered into this broad, improvisational
world which is just as relevant today as it was over 300 years ago. This workshop combined lecture/ demo and hands on
training. Zany is good, especially for Commedia Dell'Arte.
About the Presenter:
David Tyson is a performer, writer, educator, and a director. He graduated from the, Dell'Arte School of Physical Theatre in
California. David is the Artistic Director of his own, Weaver of Tales Theatre Company, and for the last 20 years he has performed
at various theaters, festivals, fairs, and schools around the country. His specialty is in physical and “popular” form theatre;
including: commedia dell'arte, mask, clown, mime, stage combat and improv theatre. He has taught master classes at a number
of schools and colleges throughout the NJ and NY area.
Moliere used it, Shakespeare references it, and on Saturday Night live we still see it, “Commedia Dell'Arte,” is a form of theatre;
Italian in origin, whose name, roughly translates into - “comedy of the professional artists.”
Our theatre, movies, and sitcoms all contain many elements of the commedia dell'arte including its stock- characters,
physicality, and irreverence for authority.
In this workshop we were introduced to a number of the classic characters. We saw how both classical and contemporary
“masks” can be used to help actors find the character types within themselves. We entered into this broad, improvisational
world which is just as relevant today as it was over 300 years ago. This workshop combined lecture/ demo and hands on
training. Zany is good, especially for Commedia Dell'Arte.
About the Presenter:
David Tyson is a performer, writer, educator, and a director. He graduated from the, Dell'Arte School of Physical Theatre in
California. David is the Artistic Director of his own, Weaver of Tales Theatre Company, and for the last 20 years he has performed
at various theaters, festivals, fairs, and schools around the country. His specialty is in physical and “popular” form theatre;
including: commedia dell'arte, mask, clown, mime, stage combat and improv theatre. He has taught master classes at a number
of schools and colleges throughout the NJ and NY area.
Copy this for your Information:
All guests to the campus are required to park in the campus Red Hawk garage.
(Present Parking ticket at Conference Registration to receive Parking Discount)
Directions to Parking Building and Student Center.
Enter campus’ main entrance off Normal Avenue.
• Go to top of hill & turn left;
• Just after theatre, enter Red Hawk Garage on your right.
• Get ticket from machine (DO NOT LEAVE THE GARAGE WITHOUT A PARKING TICKET.)
• Park on level 5 and go to Pedestrian Exit opposite elevators
• Exit and follow sidewalk to street.
• Turn left and continue up street, passing Dickson and University Hall on left.
Art Building & Partridge Hall are to your right
• Turn right onto sidewalk between Partridge Hall & Student Center
• Make your way to front of Student Center and enter through Revolving Doors
• Conference Workshop is being held on the 4th Floor of Student Center in Rooms 411- 412
All guests to the campus are required to park in the campus Red Hawk garage.
(Present Parking ticket at Conference Registration to receive Parking Discount)
Directions to Parking Building and Student Center.
Enter campus’ main entrance off Normal Avenue.
• Go to top of hill & turn left;
• Just after theatre, enter Red Hawk Garage on your right.
• Get ticket from machine (DO NOT LEAVE THE GARAGE WITHOUT A PARKING TICKET.)
• Park on level 5 and go to Pedestrian Exit opposite elevators
• Exit and follow sidewalk to street.
• Turn left and continue up street, passing Dickson and University Hall on left.
Art Building & Partridge Hall are to your right
• Turn right onto sidewalk between Partridge Hall & Student Center
• Make your way to front of Student Center and enter through Revolving Doors
• Conference Workshop is being held on the 4th Floor of Student Center in Rooms 411- 412
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