Intermediate and Advanced Fools Intensive

This workshop will be live and in-person! In this workshop, Frank will guide you step-by-step through his complete mask making process, which he has developed and tested over many years. Using one of Frank’s plaster molds, paper and glue, participants will make a full expressive mask. This will happen, in person, over three group classes and Frank will walk you through each step of the process. Chris McGregor, Artistic Director of Axis Theatre, will be with him making a mask at the same time, so you will be able to watch and participate, with feedback, over each step of the process.

COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE is the lively form of professional Italian mask theatre that flourished in 15th century Europe and has influenced sitcoms, comedy sketch shows, cartoons, and Modern-day clowns. Commedia dell’arte is an actor’s theatre. Are you ready to explore, play and master aspects of Commedia? And then perform it in front of other humans? This workshop will offer it all!

In 3 Sessions with Frank Rader

This workshop will be live and in-person! In this workshop, Frank will guide you step-by-step through his complete mask making process, which he has developed and tested over many years. Using one of Frank’s plaster molds, paper and glue, participants will make a full expressive mask. This will happen, in person, over three group classes and Frank will walk you through each step of the process. Chris McGregor, Artistic Director of Axis Theatre, will be with him making a mask at the same time, so you will be able to watch and participate, with feedback, over each step of the process.

We immediately begin to understand how mask heightens the level of performance and that mask is a viable form in which to express and engage with an audience. Participants will play in a variety of mask forms from larval to expressive. Through individual and ensemble exercises, the group will devise and present an informal show at the end of the workshop. Focus will be on technique and physicality, leading towards playing and devising in mask.

Susan Bertoia is a professional theatre artist, devisor, actor, director and teacher. Read more about Susan at: susanbertoia.ca

Thank you Jeny Cassady for your Beginner Puppetry Intensive for Artists.

Want to learn more about our Workshop Leader Jeny Cassidy? Read her bio!

Jeny Cassady has been getting friendly with puppets for over 25 years as puppet designer, builder, performer, on-set coach, teacher, and director. Two time Jessie Richardson award winner, Jeny trained with respected professionals from around the world in mask performance, acting, clowning, marionette, hand and rod puppeteering, animatronics, and received a BFA with distinction from University of Victoria. Her puppets have been featured on stages across BC, on the web, and in numerous independent films. Skilled in the manipulation of many styles of puppetry, her performances can be seen on stage, and in many film and television productions. Most recent appearances include: Mary for ABC’s Imaginary Mary, Arts Club’s 3 year run of Avenue Q, Axis Theatre’s award winning Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch, and Henson’s Turkey Hollow. Jeny wishes to encourage the enrichment of puppetry arts in Vancouver and enjoys mentoring, volunteering, and engaging in causes that promote puppetry arts, help build the puppet community, or make puppetry more accessible to the public. She is proud to be one of the founders of the Vancouver International Puppet Festival, and invites everyone to come see, play, learn, and explore all things puppet at the next festival, happening October 2018.