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2015 – Svejk i Andra Världskriget (Schweik in the Second World War)

This was the fall  production from Kulturama’s second year students in Physical Theatre 2015. The performance played only three shows at Kulturama in Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm. Click here to read more about Svejk i Andra Världskriget (Schweik in the Second … Read the rest of this entry

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Svejk i Andra Världskriget (Schweik in the Second World War)

by  Berthold Brecht Svejk – Johanna Nyberg-Rydström Baloun – Agnes Dahlén Kopecka, Kati – Vivi Laakko Prochazka, Anna – Stina Rundberg Brettschnieder, The Individual – Anton Cöster SS-man, Bullinger – Daniel Taylor Music and music study – Affie Andersson Directions … Read the rest of this entry

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Hierarchies and status play in Commedia dell’Arte

Commedia dell’Arte also built on the play with status. It is the old master/servant relation, where Pantalone and Dottore are the highest ranked and the zanni the lowest. In between them is Capitano who represents the military power, is an … Read the rest of this entry

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Frenzy in Commedia dell’Arte

When we talk about frenzy it has much to do with the organization of a canovaccio. We can build a canovaccio where the energy itself plays the main part. Surprise after surprise until the frenzy reaches its peak. This is … Read the rest of this entry

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Transformations in Commedia dell’Arte

The usual use of this element in Commedia dell’Arte is either magic or disguises. We can find its origins in the Carnival’s and the May feast’s death and resurrection or in the Feast of Fools with its mutability and chaos, … Read the rest of this entry

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Stupidity, animal behavior or/and amorality in Commedia dell’Arte

The masks neither can nor want to limit themselves by law, morals or common sense.  The masks are here mirroring themselves mainly in actions of unmatched stupidity, or driven by monumental lust or hunger, or blissfully unknowing about rules and … Read the rest of this entry

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The wooing and sexual union between youth in Commedia dell’Arte

This may be the most important element for building scenarios, at least later scenarios. We are talking about the plays that basically deal with one or more pairs of Innamorati that, after going through obstacles, win each other and marry. … Read the rest of this entry

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The destruction or dethronement of the old man in Commedia dell’Arte

It is about annihilation of authorities. It is easy to find its way back to the King of Carnival and the sacrificing of him, the struggle between Lent and the King of Carnival, even the Feast of Fools with its … Read the rest of this entry

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Var är Boken? (Where’s the Book?)

Text and directing – Micke Klingvall Brighella – Erika Gustafsson Doralice – Angelica Prodromou Dottore – Josefin Glaadh Flavio – Oskar Webrell Pantalone – Christoffer From Signora – Kajsa Sparrefors Click here to see a trailer of Var är Boken (Where is … Read the rest of this entry

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Den Galopperande Doktorn (The Galloping Doctor)

Directing & Text –Micke Klingvall Amanda Jalmberger – Dottore Emilia Millan Björk – Flaminia Erik Norrman – Flavio, Pantalone Linnea Ytterlid – Arlecchino Den Galopperande Doktorn opened in Kulturhuset Stockholm at Stockholm Pride festival 29/2014. Then it continued touring in … Read the rest of this entry

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