When I performed commedia, the set we had was extraordinarily simple. In fact there was nothing! All we had was a backdrop with 2 slits in it. We had no...
How about no set? We've done that, outdoor & indoor. It takes great costumes, masks and a few really nice props (no cartoonie stuff) to carry it off. We have...
I quite like the idea of no set at all. However I have a couple of scenarios that involve several characters but not all are on 'stage' at the same time. What ...
You raise a great topic: How to be off stage in front of the audience?<br> Anyone have thoughts or comments from other members?<br>My response is to trust the...
In reading your posts concerning sets and what to do when offstage and nowhere to "hide," I thought I'd share some thoughts with you:<br>I've done shows on big...
What a wonderfull medium this is. The Theatre members and I are planning a revolution this weekend. A coup d'etat of the exsisting Theatre Co. and then ...
Talking about what kind of stage to use I want to share my experience from a play we did with Kompani Komedi last summer.<br>We used an old VW-pick up with a ...
Jim,<br>You present a good topic here. ["Anyone have thoughts or comments from other members?"] <br><br>As opposed to the one uptop of this page, which ...
You may want to try the farming communities in Sonoma County. [The Sonoma County fair, or 4-H groups.] There's a rendering-plant in Petaluma [2nd exit n/b out ...
I am offering Commedia dell'Arte classes in San Francisco, the next session is 7 weeks and begins Tue 9/7/99 7PM. The classes are 2 hours each with a begining ...
Anyone in the Greater Bay Area that hasn't done a workshop w/Zanni4 should seriously consider taking advantage of the opportunity. I speak from great personal...
Another, small but wonderful chat room. We will have more chats and different hours too for Euorpeans. One topic came up, the need for a recommended reading ...
I am a new club member. I will be directing a college production of Scapin or Scapino in the spring and would welcome any advice or reference material. I...
In regards to backdrops, we have used three king sized sheets on a line with very simple perspective scenes which we flip over for scene changes.<br> The three...
Feel free to post specific questions and feel free to disregard any replies. Offhand two things strike me re: Scapin; one, in the bag scene make sure the...
The Italian Comedy[Pierre L. DuCharte], The Commedia d'ell Arte[Rudlin]are excellent books, for starters. Both are currently in print, & easily available. If...
Just wondering if anyone has given any consideration to when the next chat may be occuring. Also any feedback [from the webmaster] on the chance[s] of a...
Our next chat time:<br><br>Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30pm Pacific Time<br><br>I will be there so please log in and let's chat!<br><br>-Perry<br><br>p.s. ...
I am pleased to announce the unveiling of the supplemental web page to this club. For links, books, and other commedia information, point your browser ...
I'm new to the club so perhaps someone can introduce themselves to me. If you didn't notice by my name, Columbine is my favorite Commedia Character followed by...
Buon giorno, My name is Pulcinella de Culotosta. what is your interest in commedia, performing or historical? Do you have a troupe [& in what venues]? Please...
Welcome. My name is Jim Letchworth, I am one of your co-founders, I live & work in San Francisco, I even do & teach Commedia in the San Francisco Bay Area. My...
My name is Rose, and I'm a member of the Golden Stag Players, an SCA acting troupe with members from all over the San Francisco Bay Area.<br><br>Currently ...
I'm so happy to find people interested in Commedia. I never actually acted as Columbine. Although people have told me I act quite like her. I've always been...
