“Shadow Whisper”
A Contemporary Flamenco Dance Theatre
ฺBy Supreeda Wongsansee
Directed by Phadungsak Kochasamrong
The very first joint-project by Chaing-Mai based Flamenco performing artist, musician, performance artist, and visual artist. New experience of contemporary Flamenco performance piece collaborate with the beat and sound of live music.
About the artist
Supreeda Wongsansee is well known in Thailand as a teacher, dancer, choreographer and performance artist. She was born and grew-up in Phrae Province, so her cultural base is steeped in Northern traditions. In her search for what she really loves she found flamenco dance. She decided to go to Hungary where her passion and dedication impressed her teacher very much. In fact, she was awarded a special scholarship which enabled her to continue her studies there.
As well as studying under Katalin Inhof and many other well known professionals, teaching for more than 12 years for the Chiangmai Ballet Academy, and running her own workshops, Supreeda has also produced, performed in and organized performances locally, including many for charitable fund raising events.
Over the years her performances have shown and reflected the feelings of how to live your life in a constantly changing, city environment. How ones inner drive is affected by society around us. Her performance is not just beautiful but she wants to show how the society she lives in is progressing, the highs and lows. So she expresses her strong internal emotions and feelings through her art form, even when it pushes past accepted traditional barriers.
Inspiration:
The original inspiration came from an old wall painting at Wat Phoomin that tells the story of Bhuddism through symbolic comparison. If we really analyze the details of the villager’s way of life, which are cleverly hidden in the painting, we will notice the flirting depicted between the young people and the exchanges that took place when the first foreigners came here. From that picture we can tell creative art began a long time ago as although the artists paint in a traditional way we observe within that a very contemporary form of expression.
Because Supreeda grew up in Northern Thailand where beautiful traditional values and good teachings are important, when she first began to learn foreign flamenco dance it caused some conflict, so while she today expresses herself in a contemporary dance form, her traditional roots are never far away.
What we try to do:
During a cultural show most people are familiar with the entertainment side, and very little is shown which is eye-opening, raises questions, or just gives an opportunity to watch a deeper commentary on life. Artists get very little support to produce thought provoking works so there is a need to foster stronger cooperation and communication amongst artists and patrons of art. Coming to watch this performance will give you an opportunity to witness the results of close collaboration and team working amongst the local artistic community as many talented individuals have contributed to make this event a success. Together they have endeavored to produce a high quality, colorful and interesting program which they hope you will enjoy and which will provide you with some new experiences.
Shadow Whisper Team:
Director:
1.Padongsak Kochasamrong
Concept designer:
1. Donjai Srivichainanda
2. Chakkrit Chimnok
3. Wendy Chamberlain
4. Supreeda Wongsansee
Performer:
1. Supreeda Wongsansee – Flamenco Artist
And more 15 performer/dancer
Musician:
1. Wittawat Chaiwirat-Saxophonist
2. Daniel Style-Flamenco Guitarist
3. Raksit Hotarapawanon- Drummer
Sound Creative
1. Kongkiat Ruennoy
2. Arnont Nongyao
3. Rafael Lopez S
Costume Designer:
1. Panida Ponlabute
Project coordinator/Producer:
CNX Art Connex
Ratchanok Ketboonruang
Special Thanks:
1. Chiang Mai University Arts Centre
2. Tourism Authority of Thailand (Chiang Mai)
3. Suksawad Group
4.Alisa Beauty House
5. P.K.Sound Sytem
6.World Art Chiang Mai
7. Horeca
8. Chiangmai Ballet Academy
9. Ginger
Media Partner:
HIP, City Life, Art&Culture
MAP:
For more information: cnxartconnex@gmail.com
Tel. 081 706 2305
Commedia dell’ Arte Sanook – An Informal Lecture Performance A collaboration work, presenting the main characters of the Commedia dell’ Arte in a series of scenes taken from the tradition, as well as from plays by Goldoni, Moliere and Shakespeare, and some scenes scripted and improvised by Marco and devised together with the actors from the workshop.
* Marco Luly, an Italian artist who is specialized in the production of Commedia dell’ Arte, Medieval Theatre. He has travelled around the world giving shows and workshops in the last 20 years. In May 2011, he will deliver the workshop on “Commedia dell’ Arte and Action” in Chiang Mai. The workshop will provide all participants with a foundation for Commedia dell’ Arte. Additionally, the workshop’s participants will have a chance to create a performance piece or join in Macro Luly’s performance entitled “Lecture performance – Commedia dell’ Arte Sanook” on 21 May 2011.
Public performance:
Lecture Performance – Commedia dell’ Arte SANOOK
Saturday 21 May, 2011
7 PM. At Auditorium 4th Fl., Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University
Ticket: 200 Baht (100 Baht for student)
Early bird (10 – 19 May) ticket is 150 Baht (70 Baht for student)
Ticket available at
- Dindee cafe (CMU Art Center, Nimmanhemin),
- Charcoal Cafe’ & Restaurant (Sriphom Soi 1)
- Cat’s house (Sirimankrajan Soi 3)
การแสดงประกอบการบรรยาย “Commedia dell’ Arte SANOOK”
ในวันเสาร์ที่ 21 พฤษภาคม 2554 เวลา 13.00 – 20.30 น.
ที่ ห้องบรรยาย ชั้น 4 อาคารเรียนรวมและปฏิบัติการ คณะวิจิตรศิลป มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่
รอบที่หนึ่ง เวลา 14.00 น. (รอบพิเศษ โดยการเชิญ) สำหรับเด็กและเยาวชนจากองค์กรเขื่อข่ายพัฒนาสังคม ตลอดจนเยาวชนที่สนใจในศิลปวัฒนธรรม
รอบที่สอง เวลา 19.00 น. จำหน่ายบัตรเข้าชมรอบประชาชนทั่วไป
บัตรราคา 200 บาท ( 100 บาท สำหรับนักศึกษา)
ซื้อบัตรล่วงหน้าระหว่างวันที่ 10 – 19 พฤษภาคม ราคา 150 บาท (70 บาทสำหรับนักศึกษา)
บัตรมีจำหน่ายที่ ร้านดินดี หอศิลปฯ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ ถนนนิมมานเหมินทร์ และ ร้านชาโคว์ ศรีภูมิ ซอย 1
COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
This form of theatre originated in Italy in the 16th century and quickly spread across Europe, playing a crucial role in the development of Western theatre. Playwrights who have been influenced by this style include Shakespeare, Molière and Goldoni to name just a few. It is still popular today and examples can even be found in movies and on TV.
The main features of Commedia dell’Arte are:
The role of stock characters, The use of mask, Mime techniques, Lots of humour, appealing to audiences of all ages. As this form of theatre uses a great deal of movement and mime, language is not an important factor, making this ideal for students/actors who come from different language/cultural backgrounds.
Masks - teach the actor awareness and control of movements and gestures. The masks compel the actor to recognize the essential gestures and avoid the superfluous ones. They propel the performer to an enhanced level of expression. They demand clarity of intent and precision in the use of gestures and voice.
About the artist:
Marco Luly, Born in Rome in 1954, Marco has more than 30 years experience in theatre, ranging from contemporary to medieval drama. In 1990, Marco founded Luoghi dell’Arte in Rome, and has been Artistic Director of the Company ever since. He specializes in the production of Commedia dell’Arte, Medieval Theatre and of plays by the Father of Italian Comedy, Carlo Goldoni.
Over the past two decades Marco’s range of activities has expanded to include directing and writing plays for Luoghi dell’Arte. He is committed to reviving Medieval and Commedia dell’ Arte Theatre, and has won acclaim for rediscovering medieval and renaissance period manuscripts and adapting them in a modern style.
Marco has won a string of awards at the Medieval Theatre Festival of Trieste (Italy), which included:
- Best Director in 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999;
- Best Author in 1997;
- Best Show in 1992, 1995, 1999, at the Medieval Theatre Festival of Trieste ( Italy ).
He was also won Best Show and Best Director awards for the production: “Doctor Harlequin, The Imaginary Autopsy” at the Mostar International Festival (Bosnia-Herzegovina), 2003.
Since 1993 Marco has led his group on to several tours of Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam), to India, China, and to Morocco, and to France, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and to the United States, to perform plays and lead workshops at the invitation of the Embassies of Italy, the Italian Institutes of Culture, the Drama Departments of a number of Universities and of International Schools, and to take part in International Festivals and theatrical events.
He has conducted classes on Commedia dell’Arte history and techniques, given lectures, and has worked in cross-cultural productions with students and actors in many countries, and has taken part in Theatre Festivals for students and teachers. As a guest member/lecturer of ISTA (International School Theatre Association), he has given lectures and master classes workshops during festivals and events organized by the association.
More information about the artist: http://www.luoghidellarte.com
Map to Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University
Workshop:
การอบรมเชิงปฎิบัติการศิลปะการแสดง “Commedia dell’ Arte and Action”
ในวันพฤหัสบดีที่ 19 พฤษภาคม 2554 เวลา 13.00 – 19.00 น.
ณ ห้องเรียน คณะวิจิตรศิลป มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่
สนใจเข้าร่วมการอบรมกรุณาส่งจดหมายแนะนำตัวพร้อมระบุถึงแรงบันดาลใจในการเข้าร่วมกิจกรรมในครั้งนี้ มาที่ cnxartconnex@gmail.com ภายในวันที่ 13 พฤษภาคม 2554 และหลังจากที่ส่งเมลมาถึงเราแล้วกรุณาติดต่อเราที่ 081 706 2305 เพื่อเป็นการสัมภาษณ์
รับจำนวนจำกัด 15 ท่าน
COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE and Acting workshop
By Marco Luly Commedia dell’ Arte, Medieval Theatre, Italy
19 May 2011, 1 – 7 pm. At Faculty of Fine Art, Chiang Mai University
Admission fee (donation suggestion)
Please write us about yourself and what is motivated you to join this workshop and with your contact info to: cnxartconnex@gmail.com
The workshop covers techniques used and developed in the Commedia dell’Arte (Italian Comedy), along with mask, mime, physical theatre and improvisation. The objective of the workshop is to develop acting skills and to train actors, as well as improving self awareness and participation in group work.
And call us after your submission at 081 706 2305
