• Posts Tagged ‘Commedia dell’Arte’

    Reflecting on the Journey: What Have You Learned About Yourself?

    by  • December 9, 2015 • Uncategorized, Undergraduate Physical Theatre, Undergraduate Programs • 0 Comments

    As the Fall 2015 Semester rapidly approaches its end, we asked four physical theatre students to reflect on how they’ve grown, and what lessons they’ve learned about themselves since stepping off the plane in September. Also, we asked them to provide insight and advice for future ADA students! Read on to hear from Taylor,...

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    Sizzling Summer Spotlight: Life Behind the Mask

    by  • July 27, 2015 • Faculty & Staff, Uncategorized, Undergraduate Programs • 0 Comments

    Commedia dell’Arte with Michela Mocchiutti We asked: Mikaela Salcedo (Ball State University), and Gabe Halstead-Alvarez (Interlochen Center for the Arts) What has been your favorite moment in class so far? Gabe: One of my favorite moments has to be when we worked with partners. Being the youngest student in the program, I have learned...

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    The ADA Survival Guide: 19 tips for flourishing at the Accademia dell’Arte!

    by  • June 24, 2015 • Dance Program, Student Life, Uncategorized, Undergraduate Physical Theatre, Undergraduate Programs • 0 Comments

      1. Spend time on the rooftop. The rooftop of the Teatrino is a favorite spot on the ADA campus, and perhaps in all of Tuscany! From up here you can see a magnificent view of snow peaked mountains, the old city walls of Arezzo, the Duomo, the cemetery…. And of course the sunsets are...

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    Academic Jewels: Current students share some academic takeaways from the semester!

    by  • April 10, 2015 • Dance Program, Undergraduate Physical Theatre, Undergraduate Programs • 0 Comments

    From the Dance Program: One jewel that I have come to treasure in the ADA dance program is that your work is beautiful so long as you are authentic and dive deep into it. No matter your technique level or your experience with improvisation or choreographing, as long as you are truly present and...

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    MFA Student Spotlight: Sam McGehee

    by  • February 14, 2015 • MFA in Physical Theatre Program • 0 Comments

    MFA Student Profile: Samuel McGehee Name:  Samuel Angus Mcgehee Age:  27 Where are you from? Pluto, India, Scotland, Arkansas, Boston, Italy What is your performance/theater background? I have no background, only underground, ‘time’ is something that stops existing as soon as the song ends. What were you doing just before you came to the...

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    Milano and Storia di Q: Current theatre students tell us about their Milan adventure

    by  • October 13, 2014 • Uncategorized, Undergraduate Physical Theatre • 0 Comments

    Milan was cool and junk. I would say that the moral of the trip was: “I’m not sure if this will be ok, but let’s do it anyway.” We visited La Stalla, an opera house with a football field length long stage, and the Piccolo Teatro, that was indeed, ‘Piccolo.’ Ha! We watched our Commedia teacher Michelle Bottini...

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