Written and directed by Sarah Mckereghan and Peter Parish.
March 21-25 at 7pm.
Using elements from the Italian theater form Commedia dell’Arte, actors immerse you in a world where the endearing Izzy tries to win over her lover by becoming an influencer online. Unfortunately for her, she ends up signing a contract with the devil, and her situation seems to only go downhill from there.
Director’s Note:
There is so much to say about this piece but we will keep it brief. Commedia dell’Arte is a form of masked comedy that began in Italy in the early 16th Century and quickly spread throughout Europe, creating a lasting impression on Shakespeare, Molière, opera, vaudeville, contemporary musical theater, television sit-coms, animation and improv comedy. It is the root of what is known as “Slapstick Comedy.” Comedy is difficult, especially when it involves slapstick. Along with all of the normal skills necessary for acting, slapstick comedy requires exceptional timing, physical adeptness, risk taking, faith and a whole lot of courage, especially for teenagers. Wearing a mask allows the actors to take a step further outside of themselves and gives them the freedom to let the characters take over. We are so thrilled and impressed by the work these actors are exhibiting and we think you will be too. As collaborators, this has been a bucket list project for us for many years, and we are so grateful to CTE to finally be able to bring it to life.
