Theatresports for lunch to enhance the Performing Arts

Since graduating at the VCA in 1980 Tony has been pursuing a love of performance theatre through Commedia dell ‘Arte incorporating extensive training in mime, clowning, movement and street theatre. Tony has worked in the theatre industry as an actor, director, creator, producer and successful Queensland Arts Council contributor. He has also taught at NIDA and undertaken many community based theatre projects and events. Studied at the International School of Comic Acting in Italy with Antonio Fava, one of the masters of Commedia. “It definitely felt like coming home to the source of all my experiments with mask work.” Tony says, noting Fava as being one of his role models. While Tony has an extensive performing career spanning 35 years he discovered a life time passion in developing other performers. Conducting workshops Tony has created a number of successful workshop and classroom plans which bring out the best in those participating. His experience and knowledge in the field of Commedia dell ‘Arte had Tony invited to lead a master class at the Queensland Drama Teachers Conference in 2009. Released in May 2010, Tony’s first book 'Teaching Commedia dell’Arte' is a teaching manual that enables teachers to successfully convey the magic and history of Commedia dell ‘Arte in a method understood only by a performer. Commenting on how he feels about his role as teacher, leader and friend to so many students, Tony says ‘the most rewarding thing is that a number of the performers I worked with have had sustained careers in the industry… some of them are even teaching workshops and classes’. Tony Kishawi offers you the opportunity to work one-on-one. A great opportunity to apply his knowledge and expertise to your next show, event, school year, or community festival. This opportunity is available to anyone who requires creative inspiration or practical advice.

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