International Commedia Dell’Arte Day

by ISCAD10 February 2012

Feb 25th 2012

A day of cross-cultural performances, sharing and training to celebrate the Italian mask-theatre tradition and the birth of ISCAD, international Society of Communication and Drama.

When: Saturday 25 February 2012, 11.00 to 16.00
Where: The Royal Inn on the Park, 111 Lauriston Road, Hackney, London E9 7JH
Admission: £10 suggested donation (all profit to ISCAD)
Bookings: internationaldramasociety [at] gmail [dot] com, Tel.020 8986 3721
Information: FB group International Commedia dell’Arte Day…and ISCAD’s birthday

The Event

On February 25th, 1545, a troupe of comic actors signed legal documents to become the first incorporated theatre company; symbolically, Commedia dell’Arte was born, and it began to spread through public squares, royal courts and theatres all over Europe.

The Commedia dell’Arte Day, initiated by SAT and supported by the Italian Commission of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization) has been conceived to promote the knowledge of this global theatrical language, which was born in Italy in the sixteenth century and is still performed today throughout the world.

Programme

Using hand-crafted leather masks, physicality and improvisation, participants will collaborate in creating, staging and performing comical scenarios and impersonating the main characters of Commedia dell’Arte: Zanni, Pantalone, Dottore, and the Lovers.

The day is led by Paola Cavallin and Didi Hopskin, artistic directors and Commedia dell’Arte experts. Watch a video of Didi Hopkins Commedia Masterclass at the National Theatre: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_0TAXWt8hY

Watch a video of Paola Cavallin’s directorial work at Hoxton Hall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpsFGyordoo&feature=plcp&context=C330d66cUDOEgsToPDskLSC0eHDdaYrqMTvT0EMGtW

The birthday

In 2012, the third annual Commedia dell’Arte Day coincides also with the official birthday of ISCAD, International Society of Communication and Drama. ISCAD is a not-for-profit Dramatic Society and child of ISLaD, Interactive School of Language and Drama. Born by an anarchic urge to bust up the mother school’s boundaries, ISCAD promotes intercultural communication across nations, cultures and social groups.

Open to any level of experience, entry by donation.

e-mail: internationaldramasociety [at] gmail [dot] com

or ring Emilia on 07946 347 631

FB event: International Commedia dell’Arte Day…and ISCAD’s birthday

About the Author

ISCAD

ISCAD is the not-for-profit Dramatic Society born from ISLaD to keep together the wonderful people that are meeting up through the school and to welcome all international UK residents with a passion for theatre. ISCAD promotes intercultural communication across nations, cultures and social groups through theatre and the performing arts. Members include individuals united by the passion for travelling and experiencing the world outside familiar boundaries, who choose to prioritise art, play, self-development and creative interaction in their lifestyle. Through theatre, ISCAD brings together individuals across the social spectrum, professionals, students, amateur and professional actors, theatre lovers and creative people from all countries and walks of life in supportof of original theatre productions performed by and for people with a strong passion for intercultural communication. Many of the international Londoners who have met on ISLaD’s courses have already contributed to the project by volunteering their time and skills offering their ...

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