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...
You're in luck! Your locale affords you the opportunity to check-out many great examples of the discipline. Zanni4 in S.F. currently is presenting workshops, ...
Always happy to encourage another audience member! "The Twin Captains" will be performed at our annual 12th Night Celebration on January 8, 2000. (We're ...
5 points for 2 Captains: 1) please feel free to post specifics on any Commedia performances, 2) check our leather mask discussions back in messages #20 to 35...
Just saying hello. My name is Michele and I am a Dellarte Graduate as well. Doing Commedia has been a passion/desire of mine since I saw the play "A Company of...
Thank you, Zanni! We're really stoked about this production -- it's our biggest effort so far. We've just gone into full scale rehearsal mode, so things are ...
Hi everyone. Please visit our new supplemental page by clicking the "Founder's Personal Homepage Link" from the home page. Please send me any additions you...
For those who use wood bases for your masks, as opposed to plaster, I have a few questions.<br> Do you recommend any particular type of wood? What size does...
Lemontree or basswood are preferred by woodcarvers, look for a lumber source that caters to woodcarvers, or check with local woodcarvers. Hey how about the...
Since I live in Canada, the costs here would probably not relate to the States, but here are a couple of ideas to keep costs down. I get my leather from a ...
Okay, those of you who have actually carved wooden molds for your masks -- do you use the caliper & chisel method? Do you draw out the face on the block of ...
Start by [band]sawing the general shape. Then use power-carving/sanding tools[drill attachments], hand chisels, knives, whatever you're comfortable working...
I always star from the standpoint of a face. I'm making a Mask, and a Mask will eventually be worn, right? I like to start with a plaster casting of the ...
We will be having a Commedia dell'arte chat on Wednesday October 20 at 6:30pm Pacific Time.<br><br>Please attend by pointing your browser to <br><br><a...
A while back I joined this club and since then I have lost internet access, gotten bogged down with work, regained internet access and found more time. Now ...
