An energising and fun course exploring the use of archetypes in classic comedies by Shakespeare, Goldoni and Molière.
COURSE CONTENT:
● Archetypes and Social Types: A study of the archetypes of Commedia dell'Arte and their use in classic comedies. We will work on characters' physicality, voice and status selecting specific plays by Shakespeare, Molière and Goldoni.
●Rhythm: An introduction to the wonderful and rich variety of sonorities and rhythms in the work of Shakespeare and Molière (verse) and Goldoni (prose).
●Physicalising the text: Transforming words into images and actions. How to create dynamic and playful comic scenes starting from the physical scores developed in response to the selected texts. An exploration of both ensemble and solo pieces: dialogues, soliloquies, and monologues.
COURSES' OPTIONS:
● Courses: 1 week | 2 weeks | 6 weeks in London.
● Workshops/Masterclasses: half or full day | full weekend in London.
● Online tutorials.
