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Aida 2009

The Aida Foundation Theatre Group’s second visit to the Sunshine Coast was a great success. Aida was established in Verona in 1983 by a group of theatre performers and professionals who decided to join forces to promote children’s theatre. From the very beginning, it was set up as an open space where artists with different backgrounds could examine ideas, work together and produce new artistic creations. In 1987 the Italian Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities approved the association as an innovative permanent children’s theatre. In 1996 the association became a private foundation.

The AIDA Group performed in various schools on the Sunshine Coast from the 31st August to the 8th September 2009. In addition, the group held an evening performance of Isabella Comica Gelosa ‘Il segreto di Arlecchino’ (Harlequins secret) at the Chancellor State College Theatre on Thursday 3rd September.

The event was opened and patrons were welcomed by Bevan Brennan - Executive Principal of Chancellor State College, Mr John Bomben - President of the ISC and by Mr Jarrod Bleije - MP for Kawana. Over 100 people attended this wonderful comedy play and experienced the magic of ‘La Commedia dell’arte”
The performance was in English with some sections in Italian.

The Fondazione Aida group will be returning to the Sunshine Coast in 2010 from the 12th July to the 26th July. Various performances and workshops will be advertised prior and leading up to the arrival of the group.

Anyone interested in hosting a performance at their Theatre or school or in attending any of the workshops should send in an expression of Interest to the Italian School Committee either by email or via fax on 5444 6323. (An expression of interest form will be available to download within the next couple of weeks)

The Fondazione Aida group is also very interested in networking with any theatre group on the Sunshine Coast or in Queensland.

To obtain further information in regards to this year events or for the planned events for 2010, please contact the Italian School Committee during business hours on 5444 3122.

The Italian School Committee would like to thank all of the schools, teachers, volunteers, sponsors, and media personnel involved in helping to make this event a wonderful cultural experience not only for the students on the Sunshine Coast but also for the general public.
Also we would like to thank the Fondazione Aida Group and their very talented actors for bringing to the Sunshine Coast such wonderful Commedia dell’arte performances to enrich our cultural awareness.
The ISC is looking forward to working with you all again in 2010.

A workshop on La Commedia dell’Arte was held on the 5th September at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Everyone was welcomed by Dr. Francesco Ricatti Cassamarca Lecturer in Italian. The workshop was conducted by Lorenzo Bassotto who has over 20 years experience in theatre production in conjunction with Marco Zopello.

The workshop focused on the various techniques & aspects of live theatre performance specifically ‘La Commedia dell’Arte’ improvised comedy. History of the various characters of the masks was also covered during the workshop. The students, teachers and actors that attended were exposed to various techniques used in this type of theatre art form.