Tag Archives: renaissance

Posted on 2013-03-10 by Micke Klingvall

Commedia dell’Arte with opera students

I have been teaching Commedia dell’Arte at Stockholm Operastudio. Working with opera students always gives me a certain good feeling, especially when working with Commedia dell’Arte. This time they were just about going into a period of Opera Buffa after … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-02-23 by Micke Klingvall

Theories of Laughter and Comedy – Part 2

Here are more theories as a continuing of PART 1. The magnanimous laughter has much to do with what I mean when I speak of humor as opposed to comedy (See HERE). It is a way to let “thing be where … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-02-17 by Micke Klingvall

Theories of Laughter and Comedy – Part 1

Lots of people have tried to write the theory behind laughter or explain what it is that makes us laugh. No one has succeeded. I will try to list and explain a few of them here under. We have already … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-16 by Micke Klingvall

Laughter

First of all laughter is the actual bodily expression of joy, comedy and humor. It is what it all strive for. Laughter is the bodily expression of nervousness, confusion, embarrassment or tickling as well, but that is not our concern. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-03 by Micke Klingvall

Commedia dell’Arte-lecture

What is Commedia dell’Arte  How did it arise? Why is it relevant to play an old Renaissance theatre today? What is the idea behind acting in a mask? How much was in fact improvisation in a performance and how much is … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2013-01-02 by Micke Klingvall

Micke’s Commedia dell’Arte-workshop

Commedia dell’Arte is what I first of all have specialized in through the years. The mad energy of the masks; the searching in the 16:th century world of theatre; lazzi and pranks; acrobatics, the music; the theatre of the actors – all … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-30 by Micke Klingvall

Kompani Komedi

I am the director, founder and artistic director for Kompani Komedi. Kompani Komedi was founded in 1995. The goal from the start was to play, establish and popularize Commedia dell´Arte in Sweden and abroad. By understanding the roots and form … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-30 by Micke Klingvall

Mickes shows at The Studio Ensemble

Here are some of the shows presented by The Studio Ensemble: Bödeln (The Hangman), opened in 1987, was created from the book by Pär Lagerkvist and not from the script. It was built in three parts. The first one takes place … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

Oratio på Pottan (Oratio on the Chamberpot)

Opened 13/9-1996 Script and Directing – Micke Klingvall Pantalone, Oratio(until.13/9-96) – Johan Starck-Stormdal Isabella – Anna Svensson Columbina – Micaela Gustafsson Arlecchino, Flaminia – Ulrika Carlsson Capitano, Coviello, Dottore – Mikke Schirén Oratio (from 10/10-96) – Elias Wåhlund Fencing master – Lena Lövdahl Costume – Anna … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on 2012-12-11 by Micke Klingvall

Lezione dell´Arte or ”Pantalone på friarstråt”

Opened 19/3-1998 Tralala – Carola Alfredsson Pantalone – Johan Stormdal-Starck Ottavio, Coviello, Dottore, Brighella, Capitano – Mikke Schirén Isabella, Columbina, Tartaglia, Arlecchino – Micaela Gustafsson Director – Micke Klingvall Playwrights – Jean-Baptiste Moliére & Micke Klingvall Costume – Gaysha – … Read the rest of this entry →

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