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Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 05:13:36 -0500


Theatre with String Attached

Workshop

The Marionettes of Franco Lupi VIII

Marionette: Design, Construction and Use.

Arezzo, Italy

July 5- August 3, 2005



A one-month workshop will be held at the Accademia dell=92Arte in Arezzo, Italy with Marionette Master Franco Lupi.



Franco is the current generation of one of the oldest and most respected Marionette Theatres in Italy.  Dating from 1780 with Luigi Lupi, the Lupi family has engaged uninterruptedly in Marionette Theatre chronicling virtually the whole history of modern Italy with their exquisite marionettes; marionettes that have been designated a =93patrimony of humanity.=94



The Accademia dell=92Arte is proud to host Franco Lupi=92s summer workshop where students will learn:



  a.. Marionette sculpting and construction in wood
  b.. Marionette assembly
  c.. History of marionettes and other puppet forms
  d.. Basic principals and practice of puppet scenography and lighting
  e.. Painting and costuming
  f.. Principals of vocal characterization
  g.. Use of recorded materials for production
  h.. Principals and practice of movement


Students will work towards the completing of their own uniquely designed marionette with an opportunity to realize a simple production in collaboration with other students.   The workshop is designed to give either the relative beginner or the more seasoned marionettista the opportunity to work with a master craftsman and performer in the highest traditions of European arts.



Students can opt to receive 6 hours of university credit or audit the workshop. The workshop includes 120 hours of instruction with classes held Monday =96Friday: 10 am -- 1 pm and  3 pm -- 6 pm.  Studios will be open all day for student use.  



Because of the intensive nature and apprentice approach to instruction, the workshop is strictly limited to EIGHT students. 



Cost:

*         Non-resident workshop only                                            $2,600    non-credit

*         Workshop, Room and Board.                                           $4,800    non-credit

*         Workshop, R & B with undergraduate credit                      $5,600    6 hours credit (University of Memphis)



The Accademia will be happy to assist non-resident students find lodging in Arezzo upon request.  Lunch and dinner can be taken at the Accademia daily for 8 euro/meal.



For more information see the Accademia dell=92Arte web site at  WWW.DELL-ARTE.ORG  or send an email to Director Scott McGehee PhD  at mcgehee-AT-dellarte.it


Scott McGehee, PhD
Founding Director

Accademia dell'Arte
Villa Godiola
San Fabiano 9
52100 Arezzo, Italy

Tele: (39) 0575.294.155
Cell: (39) 338.472.3720
mcgehee-AT-dellarte.it
www.dell-arte.org

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