The Masks of Commedia Dell’Arte Maestro Antonio Fava
March 18, 2015
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location
UIC Mainstage Theatre
Address
1044 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60607
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The Commedia dell'Arte, the famous theatre style born in Renaissance Italy, remains a major influence in today's theatre. Maestro Antonio Fava's work has kept this art form vital. His masks,
writings and performances bring an immediacy and connection to artists and audiences throughout the world. Fixed types, masks, improvisation, multilingualism and the aesthetic of anachronism define Fava's method.
Antonio Fava first worked with Dario Fo in Milan, then he worked with Jacques LeCoq and Jacques Chabrol in France. He has directed shows and performed his Commedia dell'Arte all over the world. He has also collaborated and taught at conservatories and universities internationally. In Reggio Emilia, Italy, he founded and directs the International School of the Comic Actor where each year 70 to 80 young professional actors from all over the world come to study. He also teaches mask making.
Event sponsored by: the Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies at UIC and the Department of Theatre and Music at UIC.
UIC Theatre- 1044 West Harrison Street -1/2 block west of Morgan on North side of Harrison street across from BSB. Enter the UIC Theatre building from Harrison right by marquee sign for UIC Theatre.
Date posted
Jun 9, 2020
Date updated
Jun 9, 2020