This is Jeff Semmerling, the mask maker in Chicago. I am phasing out my old e-mail. spiney@... may already be extinct. Please put me in your address book...
Dec. 12- Leather Mask Making Workshop at Ravenwood Studios, Los Angeles Learn to make “folded” leather masks. An easy technique for beginners to learn, yet...
Performance Workshops Dec 13 & 14 in Los Angeles: 1. Physical Comedy - Performance Workshop Enhance your ability to express character, emotions and humorous...
1969
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 8, 2008 4:46 pm
Does anyone know, or have a decent theory, as to why Commedia masks migrated towards traditionally being black? And when this happened? [Non-text portions of...
There are a number of masks of dark color but, the only mask that I can think of that has been traditionally black is Arlecchino. From what I understand, his...
1971
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 8, 2008 6:02 pm
It seems at least the dottore's mask also eventually was traditionally black. Yes? No? ________________________________ From: commediadellarte@yahoogroups.com...
So, the theory that Arlecchino's black mask represents a negro (I've read this also) doesn't seem to hold up. Also his accent was originally based in a...
From my training with Carlo Mazzone-Clementi using the Satori masks, I know that Pantalone, Dottore and to a lesser degree Arlecchino all wore black-dyed...
In a message dated 12/9/2008 4:39:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... The black masks might have also resonated with the public as a reference to the "black...
Here's my two cents,(maybe a bit more) While studying in Italy with Antonio Fava, I was told by him that the masks are black because after years of use and...
In a message dated 12/9/2008 8:36:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... But then, wouldn't "all" the leather masks naturally be black? [Non-text portions of this...
1979
Jeff
jeff@...
Dec 9, 2008 2:51 pm
I agree with John for the most part and I might add as a mask maker, it is easiest to get a black surface on leather. Especially with heavy, crudely tanned...
Is this Jeff Razz from SF? This is Gale McNeeley from Santa Maria. I studied with Antonio also and remember him saying the same thing. I teach Commedia and...
I only have one cent to toss. I suspect the modern interpreters of the commedia dellarte tend to fall into the formulaic as a way to understand something...
1982
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 9, 2008 4:18 pm
Looking at how the masks I made have darkened with use I have wondered if a natural darkening of the leather was the answer. But the question about why they...
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1985
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 9, 2008 8:25 pm
I haven't seen this book. I will certainly look it up. Thanks. I don't buy the Black Death idea though. Black Death referred to the black pustules that...
Commedia dellArte Masks during 1500s where made out to two different materials molded leather or molded waxed cardboard. There is so much information...
1988
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 12, 2008 3:53 pm
You don't have any pointers on sealing leather masks against sweat do you? Our Arlecchino is so active that no matter what I try to seal it with the mask I...
... Dale, I varnish my masks on the insideand outside to protect the painting. I do not know your masks so I cannot advise you if it is safe to do the same...
Do you have any photos about "porter" in Commedia Dell'arte plays or any information about porter that can be different from classic. I also want to ask...
Porter is just a workman carrying something heavy on his back. On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 4:37 PM, Tamer ffffffffffd6ZTEK ffffffffffddN < ... [Non-text portions...
Hi everyone! I've been getting all the e-mails about this group and they've been awesome. I just made a Commedia tour at Virginia Tech (i'm a theatre major...
Look into Shakespeare's Macbeth, the role of the porter. While not commedia, it is a prime example of what can be done with the role of a porter - ned record ...
1994
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 12, 2008 10:35 pm
It's a small part and there is almost nothing defined on the specific character. That I know of. SO, you are free to make what you will of it. Find your own...
1995
Jeff
jeff@...
Dec 12, 2008 11:12 pm
a porter is someone who watches the door, as the porter in Macbeth sits on the gates of the castle at night. Here he is drunk and a bit of a braggart as I...
1996
PAINTER Dale L (AREVA...
Dale.Painter@...
Dec 12, 2008 11:20 pm
Angelica, You are an Innamorati, the female lover. You are free to use anything you find about any female lover. One Innamorati is pretty much like any other...
