College of the Arts hosts three nights of laughs with one−man show
The College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University will present the one−man show‚ “Il…
Georgia (Jan 15, 2008) — College of the Arts hosts three nights of laughs with one−man show
Cheryl Anderson Brown
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The College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University will present the one−man show‚ “Il…
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KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Jan. 15‚ 2008) −— The College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University
will present the one−man show‚ “Il Teatro Machiavelli‚” Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in
Howard Logan Stillwell Theater at 8 p.m.
“Il Teatro Machiavelli” is a two−part Italian−style comedic performance featuring
masks and puppetry. The first part of the show‚ “La Commedia Sprezzatura‚” puts a
unique spin on traditional commedia dell’arte as the impresario‚ ”Bruno Machiavelli”‚
deftly leads his company of players through a traditional improvised scenario‚ “It’s
a boisterous whirlwind trip through 400 years of theater history and a good time for
all‚” says Machiavelli.
The second part of the evening‚ “The Prince‚” is a Punch−and−Judy style puppet show
adaptation of Niccolo Machiavelli’s famous treatise on political power; the puppets
satirically illuminate salient and practical aspects of the 1532 publication for modern
consumption. “All the traditional elements of a Punch and Judy show are there‚” Machiavelli
says‚ “But‚ this is a true story—true to history‚ and true to my ancestor Niccolo’s
writings—except in the end‚ the Italians win.”
The celebratory atmosphere continues after the double−bill performance when “everyone
is invited to stay and discuss the themes‚ politics and techniques of Machiavelli‚”
said Vincenzo Tortorici‚ the creator and performer behind “Il Teatro Machiavelli.”
KSU Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies Harrison Long says‚ “I’ve
been trying to get Vincenzo to KSU for two years. He’ll make you laugh and think at
the same time.”
Tortorici‚ the great−grandson of a Sicilian marionette artist‚ has taught and performed
with several acclaimed theatre organizations including The North Carolina School of
the Arts‚ Georgia Shakespeare‚ the Atlanta Shakespeare Company‚ Emory University and
the Big Apple Circus Clown Caresm program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He
also serves as the creative director of Polytropic Productions Inc.‚ an organization
that presents educational and entertainment services for universities‚ corporations
and festival audiences around the world.
“Il Teatro Machiavelli” will be performed Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 in Stillwell Theater
at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets are available online at www.kennesaw.edu/arts. For more information‚ call the box office at 770−423−6650.
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population of more
than 20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw
State offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
