The Actors Project

08/28/2020

Here it is! The next Commedia production is “Commedia Ever After”! An original title, right?😂 Pantalone, Tartaglia, and Arlecchino return with a new pair of “innamorati”, Silvia and Silvio, along with the very popular zanni Pulcinella, the schemer Mezzetino, the old and mysterious La Ruffiana, and the conceited, almost mime like, Scaramouche! Although they were mostly played with heavy white power and/or make up, Mezzetino and Scaramouche will be donning masks to keep the lovers as the only characters without masks. As you scroll you will have an idea of how these characters will be appearing. With so many Commedia troups during the 16th and 17th century the unique costumes and masks helped the audience clearly identify each character. We hope to bring this show, filled with so many Commedia antics, to schools in the Spring but of course the safety of everyone is top priority!

08/27/2020

As we continue our little countdown we take a look at the Commedia characters that appeared in our five year anniversary show, “Band of Heroes Vol. 1: The Story Relics”. While not an official Commedia play, it did bring back heroes and villains from all the various plays that we have done thus far for our first combined universe production! Arlecchino, Brighella, Tartaglia and Pantalone join this ensemble adventure with many “historical firsts” for any Commedia dell’Arte character! The play likely being the first time the Red Queen and Alice have ever conversed with the masked characters on any stage and in a controversial move for any Commedia play or scenario, this is the first time in history we see a “mask” removed on stage while in performance😳! Important to the story however, we see how the “mask” is that final touch that brings the character to life and the significant historical value it has to the art form. In what was our longest show to date, the audience loved seeing characters they remembered from years ago joining up to stop a mysterious figure and his recruitment of villains! Tomorrow we reveal our 7th season production and see the possible candidates for a future anniversary team up, the 10th season’s Band of Heroes Vol. 2: (TBD)!

08/26/2020

Commedia dell’Arte week continues! Our second Commedia production, “A Yucky Commedia Love Story”, was part of our fourth season. Arlecchino, Columbina, Tartaglia and Pantalone were brought back for this silly comedy. They were joined by the opportunistic Brighella, the wicked Flamina and a new pair of star crossed lovers. The play incorporated some classic “lazzi” (stock comedic routines) that the audience highly enjoyed! With another highly talented cast these historic, classic characters were once again brought to life for an audience experiencing the unique Commedia magic for the first or second time🙂!

08/25/2020

Our first Commedia play was our second ever production, “Commedia dell’Whaté”! The show was remounted for our sixth season’s Children’s Hospital Tour. The play introduced students to this 16th century form of theatre that originated from Italy! Like any typical Commeida senario of the time, the story revolved around two “romantic” characters wanting to be in love, while the “old” characters try to keep them apart, and the “zanni” who ineptly try to get them together. Many popular masked characters of the time appear such as the old Pantalone, the cowardly braggart Il Capitano, the fool Arlecchino, the stuttering Tartaglia, the childish Pedrolino, the pompous Il Dottore, and the ever so smart Columbina. These characters combined with two great and talented casts brought students and children’s hospital patients lots of laughs and theatrical memories that we continue to bring them more commedia dell”arté stories.

03/14/2018

We’re getting close to the auditions. Less than a week away where you’ll have an opportunity to bring some fun noir mystery to children’s hospitals and elementary schools! Can’t make the auditions, you can also submit a video! Hits us up for details or to set up a time to come in!

03/12/2018

The auditions are almost here for our Children’s Hospital tour! Theatre is great. You know what’s even greater? Theatre in Children’s Hospitals! Bring smiles and laughter to the strong young patients. Come down next week and audition! Hit us up for details or check out our website (link in bio) for more info about the production!

03/09/2018

We’re getting closer to the auditions for our Children’s Hospital tour! If you or someone you know would love to bring some laughter to patients and students then come out and audition! Check out the info on our website (theactorsproject.org) for more info or hit us up!

A traveling Children's Theatre company. We perform for elementary schools throughout the Los Angeles area. Our performances are FREE for schools in order to give all students the opportunity to experience the magic of theatre.

03/07/2018

Tb to a rehearsal for Marty McGillicuddy. He can’t believe he’s held the hand Rosalina Prettyface. And that’s how you’ll feel when you get cast in our Children’s Hospital tour in a few weeks!😂 Come on out and hit us up for details!