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Dr. Pacchioni publishes the monographic study Inspiring Fellini: Literary Collaborations Behind the Scenes
Federico Fellini is considered one of the greatest cinematic geniuses of our time, but his films were not produced in isolation. Instead, they are the results of collaborations with some of the greatest scriptwriters of twentieth-century Italy. Inspiring Fellini re-examines the filmmaker’s … Continue reading
The power of the mask! An evening to remember…
In November at the Italian Comedy of Masks, classically-trained mime and actor Mace Perlman enlightened the audience about the Commedia dell’Arte. It was very successful with standing room only and more than 200 guests (both students and community) in attendance. … Continue reading
Need a laugh? Save the date for ‘Italian Comedy of Masks’ Nov. 21
Are you a fan of silent film comedians like Charlie Chaplin and improvisational club comedy? Ever wonder why television sitcoms love to recycle all those stock characters, from the lovable but dumb husband to the wisecracking best friend? Then save … Continue reading