Commedia
dell'Arte Winter Short Intensive Workshop
The
Last Four Days of Two Thousand & Eight
Coming
this December 28, 29, 30 & 31
Now
accepting reservations and registration
Hovey Burgess and Stanley Allan Sherman combine their teaching, performing, acting, directing, writing and mask making talents to give students a firm grounding in Classical Commedia dell'Arte. Teaching collaboratively, Hovey and Stanley, along with special guest teachers, offer an integrated Commedia dell'Arte program of characters, masks, history, rhythm, Hébertism, music, mime, movement, dance, props, acrobatics, skills, improvisation, lazzi, scatology, scenarios and more. RCCU is committed to strengthening and drawing out the individual qualities of each student. Participants learn the physical style of Commedia dell'Arte as it was "then" and how it may be used "now" as a creative tool for actors, performers, directors and teachers.
Roving Classical Commedia University* would like you to simultaneously experience the momentum, effort, historical, physical, joyful and risky style of the Commedia dell' Arte.
"…You
have enriched our department, brought masterful training to our program, and
supplied our actors with a golden experience…I would strongly encourage
educators, directors, and actors to work with you…"
Steven Dennis, MFA
DeSales University
"…you
illuminated the world of classic commedia, mask work, physical comedy, and
spirit of farce…I am convinced that the truths and techniques you taught
will serve these actors in any production style they may attempt in the future…"
E, Terea Choate, MFA, PhD
Kean University
"It is not just about Commedia but developing skills for acting and connecting
honestly with moment-to-moment impulses in improvising and in performing.
I am going to recommend you to all of my students and colleagues."
Professor Judith Chaffee
Boston University
RCCU's philosophy on teaching Commedia dell'Arte
BACK STAGE (February 26, 2007) "Commedia Tonight" by Jean Schiffman
NEW YORK THEATRE WIRE (2006) "Il Dottore Explains It To Us All" by Stanley Allan Sherman
We consider Jacque Lecoq (1921-1999) and Carlo Mazzone-Clementi (1920 - 2000) the masters of Commedia dell'Arte of the 20th century.
Thank you Jacque Lecoq and Carlo Mazzone-Clementi.
 Hovey's Bio 
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 Notes & Letters
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 Stanley's Bio
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To contact RCCU and for information e-mail
IL-Dottore or call 212-243-4039
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