La Fenice is dedicated to the revival of Commedia dell'Arte on American stages. Our performances are original, irreverent, and mirthful. We double-dog-dare you to join us.
Photo by Mona Nocakeissafe Pitts of Neon Beige Photography.
You may have noticed that we look a little familiar. Once upon a time we graced Austin's stages as the Austin Commedia Society. Since we went on hiatus in 2002, our Company Members have explored all sorts of other creative avenues, but Commedia is like a pizza pie – you can't help but come back for seconds. With an expanded game plan for fulfilling our mission, we're excited to bring the hibernating art form of Commedia dell'Arte back to the Austin artistic scene.
Introductions
Meet the company
All of our members have ages of performance and fanciful training under their belts, but find it all pretty useless without a sense of humor and a willingness to mount the stage with abandon. We include actors, dancers, stand up comics, and musicians.
Interested in becoming assimilated? We're always looking for new kids to add to the playground, assuming they play nice with others (no biters). Limited internship opportunities are available, and college credit can be arranged with various institutions.
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Below you will find our original scenarios and academic works, free for use with appropriate credit.
Sparrow of Roma.pdf
SAT (Scuola Addestramento Teatrale) has created an international repository of Commedia dell'Arte academic works and performance video. Their goal is to persuade UNESCO (United Nations) to include Commedia dell'Arte on their list of World Cultural Heritages.
La Fenice is thrilled to contribute to this process - to see the fruits of this international effort, visit the SAT page.
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Harlots and Starlets.pdf
Interested in playing with us? There is always a place for new performers, artists and photographers with a collaborative spirit at our table.
Our core company members are also available for workshops on mask work and mask making and Commedia dell'Arte.
Got a party? Our trunk shows go everywhere, and we've performed on even the most rudamentary of stages. We've also done a number of private functions requiring physical performers, including Tableaux Vivant and replicating the Blue Man Group in some guy's living room. Looking for something more athletic? Let us know - we know all kinds of ridiculously talented circus people, and we'd be happy to make introdroductions.
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La Fenice is recognized as a not-for-profit organization by the State of Texas and the IRS. As such, your donations may be tax deductible.
Monetary donations help La Fenice bring their highly qualified instructors to schools across the country, fund stipends for academic research, host international experts for collaboration and local workshops, fund nationwide tours, and purchase unique property items and costumes.
We also welcome the selective donation of costume pieces and properties.
We perform all over town in diverse venues. Frequently, electronic ticket purchases are not available on location.
Never fear! Purchase your tickets online!
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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