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NAFA Theatre students explore
Commedia dell¡¯arte with accomplished Italian director |
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Award-winning Italian director, Marco Luly
lends his expertise to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Theatre
Department in a Commedia dell¡¯arte-style drama, ¡°Doctor Harlequin¡±. |
Commedia dell¡¯arte (¡°Comedy of Art¡±) is a
form of improvised theatre with comedy. Originating in medieval Italy,
its use of stock characters and masks to explore its themes of power,
greed and love in an age of money, make commedia accessible no matter
what language it is performed in. |
Despite its popularity amongst actors and
audiences alike, this genre of theatre is seldom seen in Singapore. |
Sponsored by the Italian Cultural Institute,
this performance will be presented in English by seven NAFA Theatre
students, with support from external cast members. |
The show opens with a gala evening for
invited guests on 16 December 2005, 8pm, at NAFA¡¯s Lee Foundation
Theatre, and continues with public performances from 17 ¨C 23 December. |
Event Details |
Date: |
16 December 2005 (By Invitation only) 17 ¨C
23 December 2005 (Open to public) |
Time: |
8pm |
Venue: |
Lee Foundation Theatre NAFA Campus 3, 151
Bencoolen Street, S189656 |
Enquiries: |
6512 4196 |
Tickets: |
$20, $30 from SISTIC (
www.sistic.com.sg/ 6348 5555) |
Synopsis |
Harlequin, as often it happens to him, is
found in the wrong place at the wrong time: in the Dottore's house. So,
with the help of his lover, Colombina, he first plays as a cadaver for
an autopsy, then disguises as a doctor who visits patients and gives
incredible medicines and remedies. |
In the meantime, three love stories take
place and Harlequin has also to deal with the orders of his master Lelio
and the jealousy of his master¡¯s old father, Pantalone. In these already
troubled love stories, enters the Capitano who adds to the mess until
the happy ending, as in the tradition of Comedy. |
About the Director: Marco Luly |
Marco Luly has more than 25 years¡¯
experience in theatre, ranging from contemporary to medieval drama. |
In 1990, Marco founded Luoghi dell' Arte and
has been Artistic Director of the Company since. Marco¡¯s area of
specialisation is in the production of Commedia dell¡¯arte, medieval
theatre and plays by the Father of Italian comedy, Carlo Goldoni. He is
committed to reviving Medieval and Commedia dell¡¯arte Theatre, and has
won distinctions for rediscovering medieval and renaissance period
manuscripts and adapting them in a modern style. |
Since 1993, Marco has led his group to
several tours to Asia and Europe, to give both performances and
workshops. He has also presented his plays and workshops several times
in Malaysia (Academy of Arts and Actors Studio Theatre) and Singapore (Dramaplus
Arts). |
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