What’s the Scenario?
at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th Street, SE Washington DC
Saturday, December 9th 2023 at 730pm
Created by the devising ensemble of Faction of Fools
Approximately 90 minutes; Family friendly, but may contain some PG 13 humor; a medical mask may be required in the theatre depending on the state of the pandemic
Join the Fools for a celebration of the bones of Commedia dell'Arte: the scenario. In the Renaissance, Commedia actors used a scenario, a written outline, to improvise action and dialogue. The Fools will facilitate a workshop of a Renaissance scenario then present their own modern take, showcasing the timelessness, experimental play, and physical comedy that exemplifies Commedia dell'Arte.
Directed and facilitated by: Francesca Chilcote
Stage Manager: Cris Ruthenberg-Marshall
Devised by and starring: Becca Ballinger, John Bellomo, Deimoni Brewington, Danny Cackley, Darius Johnson, Jasmine Proctor, Andrew Quilpa, Jesse Terrill, and Kathryn Zoerb.
Sponsors: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop