09/26/2012
Hi,
The following is a FREE and probably once in a lifetime opportunity to see this company perform live. If you want to reserve tickets you must do so at the Trinity Theatre Box Office: 210-999-8515
Pinocchio - A Special FREE EventTrinity University Dept of Human Communication and Theatre
Playwright(s): by Caro Collodi - Performed by Stieren Guest Artists Teatro del Drago
Teatro del Drago, will present a special production of Pinocchio that merges the classic story by Carlo Collodi and 12 images created by the French artist Alain Letort. Through music, actors, puppets, puppeteers, and shadow theatre, Teatro Del Drago has translated Pinocchio into a delightful and magical theatrical adventure that has travelled throughout the globe and finally makes its American Premiere at Trinity University.
Cast:Based in Ravenna, Italy, Teatro del Drago is the puppet theatre company of the Monticelli family, established in 1820 by Ariodante Monticelli. Today, brothers Mauro and Andrea represent the fifth generation in this unbroken family tradition. Teatro del Drago follows two distinct artistic directions: tradition and experimentation. The tradition that informs their art and craft is as ancient as that of the Roman theatre, the Italian puppet theatre, and Commedia dell'Arte. But Teatro del Drago is also at the forefront of experimentation with their ability to combine puppetry and shadow, text and physical performance, making Teatro del Drago a renowned theatre company in Europe. The company has performed in numerous major festivals in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Location: Trinity University Campus, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas, 78212
Times: Wednesday, October 10 and Thursday October 11 at 7pm
Tickets: FREE, but advanced reservations are required for assigned seating. Tickets not picked up by 6:45pm will be released to stand-by audience.