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2012-2013 Season

Commedia Bootcamp

by Janine Sobeck, dramaturg

Before we headed off for the Thanksgiving holiday, Director Stephani Breinholt and myself put our Servant of Two Masters' cast through a “commedia bootcamp” – a day dedicated to learning the history, characters, physicality and movement styles of commedia dell'arte. This bootcamp w.ll serve as the foundation for the style and physical world of our eventual production.

It was a hilarious day.

Here are some of our favorite moments:

 

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