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Robin Patterson
Robin Patterson is a Canadian Artistic Director, and a founding member of Theatre Beyond Words: a Physical theatre company that specializes in the creation of original works using mask, puppetry, music, and mime. Patterson graduated from L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, France, then attended Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia for her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. After graduation, Patterson toured internationally for four years with Canadian Mime Theatre as its first female soloist, writer and director. Currently, specializing in clown, mask, and commedia techniques, she is teaching in the Dramatic Arts Department at Brock University. Theatre Works Potato People Patterson conceived the ''Potato People series''; wrote, directed and performed in many of the plays. ''Potato People'' is a series of non-verbal larval mask plays for inter-generational audiences. Its first show, ''Nuthin' But Trouble'' was produced in 1977 by Robin Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artistic Director
An artistic director is the executive of an arts organization, particularly in a theatre or dance company, who handles the organization's artistic direction. They are generally a producer and director, but not in the sense of a mogul, since the organization is generally a non-profit organization. The artistic director of a theatre company is the individual with the overarching artistic control of the theatre's production choices, directorial choices, and overall artistic vision. In smaller theatres, the artistic director may be the founder of the theatre and the primary director of its plays. In larger non-profit theatres (often known in Canada and the United States as regional theatres), the artistic director may be appointed by the board of directors. Overview The artistic director of a performing dance company is similar to the musical director of an orchestra, the primary person responsible for planning a company's season. The artistic director's responsibilities can in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |