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WOR KSH OPS
PER FOR MAN C ES
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
REGIONAL COMMUNITY
P R OJ E CT S
P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E LO P M E N T
OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT US
Homunculus Theatre Company Ltd have 10 years experience
delighting and inspiring audiences across Australia and overseas.
We specialise in Commedia dell’Arte, Traditional and
Contemporary Clowning, Mask, Physical Comedy, Non-Verbal
Communication, Mime, Absurdism, Slapstick, Stage Combat,
Projects.
these theatrical styles with everyone, especially young people.
CAFE FLORIANI
“Outstanding entertainment—exhibited a range of dramatic forms with great mastery”. “Total involvement
theatre”. “Perhaps the best of an outstanding group of performers to visit our school – CASTLE HILL HIGH, NSW
Cafe Floriani
Cafe Floriani
Created by: Tony Kishawi
Duration: 50min + 10 min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Style/Form: Commedia dell’Arte, Mask, Traditional and Contemporary
Clowning, Shakespeare, Melodrama, Visual Theatre, Phy sical Comedy,
Circus
Themes and contexts:
Staging requirements:
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ABSURD4
Two Actors. 12 Characters. 4 Absurdist Plays.
An internationally renowned brother and sister comic duo are doing a lecture on
Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett.
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The Dumb Waiter
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The Chairs
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Rhinoceros
Created by: Clint Bolster and Lauren O’Rourke
Duration: 50min + 10 min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Style/Form: Absudism, Contemporary Clowning, Physical Theatre
Themes and Contexts:
Staging requirements:
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SHAKESPEARE’S FOOLS
to modern audiences.
Created by: Clint Bolster, Nick Cilento and Allie Wilde
Duration: 50min + 10 min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Style/Form: Shakespeare, Physical Theatre and Comedy,
Clowning, Non-Verbal Communication and Mime
Themes and Contexts:
Staging requirements:
• An indoor venue guarantees a better and more
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“A fantastic introduction to Commedia and the use of the mask. Great to have the students actively involved.
THE SPIRIT OF THE MASK
Very skilled performers: quick witted and experienced improvisors. Excellent production.” – CASTLE HILL HIGH, NSW
Spirit of the Mask
continue to engage audiences.
canovacci, improvisation, audience interaction, status relationships and heightened physicality.
Created by: Tony Kishawi
Themes and Contexts: Creativity and
Duration: 50min + 10min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Staging requirements:
• An indoor venue guarantees a better and
Style/Form: Commedia dell’Arte, Mask,
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I thought it was an excellent introduction to Commedia dell’Arte and mask work.
I saw some of my students completely transformed once they were on stage with
mask on. I thought the tutors were outstanding. This was a brilliant show and I
would book it again next year. – ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL, QLD
Absolutely brilliant! The light and shade was very interesting... Students were engaged from start to finish.
LIFE? IT’S A CIRCUS!
Extremely entertaining. Thank you very, very much! – EIDSVOLD SHS, QLD
History of Work: 2012 and 2013 Artslink/
Themes and Contexts:
and Brisbane Primary and Secondary to
mistakes, empathy, consequences, choices,
critical acclaim.
Created and Performed By: The Sault
Poets (Nick Cilento and Allie Wilde)
Duration: 50min + 10min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Staging requirements:
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one wall
Style/Form: Physical Theatre, Circus and
Amazing performance. You were able to
deliver some important messages in a
mystifying performance. I would see it
Poetry, Song
again. Thanks!
– ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN COLLEGE, QLD
BEHIND THE MASK
Such a wonderful show! The students couldn’t stop talking about it! – HUONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, TAS
Behind the Mask
Clowning. Behind the Mask
Created by: Clint Bolster and Ben Cornfoot
Themes and Contexts:
Duration: 50min + 10min Q and A
Suitability: Grades 7 - 12
Essential Learnings:
Style/Form: Commedia dell’Arte, Mask, Physical
Staging requirements:
• An indoor venue guarantees a better and more
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Behind the Mask was amazing! My Grade 8s, 9s and 10s loved every minute!
– REDCLIFFE STATE HIGH SCHOOL, QLD
One of the best shows I’ve seen in years!
– GUILFORD YOUNG COLLEGE, TAS
WORKSHOPS
We offer workshops tailored to unit outcomes in:
Commedia dell’Arte, Traditional and Contemporary Clowning, Mask, Physical Comedy, Slapstick and Stage Combat,
Absurdisum, Non-verbal Communication and Mime and Playwriting and Playbuilding.
Homunculus’s workshops were highly entertaining and all students were engaged in all the
activities. The expertise they brought to the workshops was invaluable and gave students an
insight into performance and clowning. – BOWEN STATE HIGH SCHOOL, QLD
There was a freedom of expression and physicalisation, and a real willingness to take
risks—a joy to see in students of that age bracket. I have no hesitation recommending
Homunculus as wonderful workshop facilitators and performers.
– COOPER SCREEN ACADEMY, TAS
An engaging and belly laughing day that the students are still talking about!
– ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, QLD
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
Artist In Residence Programs have the potential to offer students an experience they will
remember and treasure far beyond school.
residencies may involve intensive workshops over a week or several weeks. Longer term residencies usually involve
the collaborative
If I could give a piece of advice to teachers considering booking a Residency with
Homunculus it would be this: Don’t think about it, do it! Your students will grow in
confidence and ability and your staff will be re-energized with possibilities.
Quite honestly, the best chunk of my budget I have ever spent.
– GULLFORD YOUNG COLLEGE, TAS
In working with Homunculus as our Artists in Residence, we saw our students
become a dynamic ensemble. Under their direction the group could trust the
process, work openly and confidently, and take risks as performers.
A wonderful experience for all of us. – CLAYFIELD COLLEGE, QLD
By far the most education, entertaining and curriculum relevant
residency I have ever experienced! – ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE, QLD
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
Homunculus can offer teachers interactive, engaging and practical professional
development programs in a range of comedic forms to support their work within
the curriculum.
These unique intensives provide an invaluable opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed
Commedia dell’Arte, Mask, Traditional and Contemporary Clowning, Absurdism. Slapstick and Stage
Combat, Non-Verbal Communication and Mime and Physical Theatre and Circus.
By the second day the mask work had progressed from solo to the ensemble.
We quickly learned different ways to work within the ensemble, and to be a
catalyst for change. We experimented with taking control of and driving an idea,
and then letting the idea drive them.
The mask work really helped teachers to separate their physicalisation and their
facial work, and to realise that voice does not have to be the dominant factor
in performance. Many of these things may seem obvious, but students often
struggle with them.
Homunculus were able to break through barriers. This was by far the best PD we
had had in years. – GULLFORD YOUNG COLLEGE, TAS
REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
Getting out into the regions is what Homunculus is all about.
From Artist In Residence Programs, to school arts festivals, to local events,
Homunculus can bring an array of options including roving and stage performance,
(both teaching and performing), and workshops for all ages that will give your students
an experience to remember.
Please contact us for more details.
An exciting, energy-packed two weeks! I’ll be doing all I
can to have Homunculus return for even longer next year!
– GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COLLEGE, QLD
RESOURCES
TEACHING COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE BY TONY KISHAWI
TEACHING COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
BY TONY KISHAWI
Purchase price: $90.00 plus GST • Free postage within Australia
Teaching Commedia dell’Arte is a teaching manual that will enable teachers to effectively communicate the mystery of
Commedia dell’Arte.
Tony Kishawi
To purchase, email [email protected]
If you wish to teach a truly stimulating, deeply engaging and absolutely worthwhile unit
within your drama class, go no further than this text. Not only is the Commedia dell’Arte
unit I have developed solely from this book a favourite amongst my students—I myself
cannot wait to teach this unit again next year. – COOLOOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, QLD
RESOURCES
SET OF SEVEN COMMEDIA MASKS
CRAFTED BY TONY KISHAWI
Purchase price:
Free postage within Australia
Commedia dell’Arte masks as a teaching resource.
Pulcinella
Brighella
Arlecchino
with airbrushed acrylic and secured with an elastic strap.
The masks are extremely durable.
To purchase, email [email protected]
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Clint Bolster
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