THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, interviews, etc., please contact:
Marsha Hanna, Artistic Director
marsha@humanracetheatre.org
(937) 461-3823, ext. 3111

THIS WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS IS NO JOKE...
BUT IT'S CLOSE

DAYTON, OH - July 20 - The Human Race Theatre Company will present a workshop for teachers that’s sure to bring a smile to the faces of participants – not to mention a bunch of guffawing and knee-slapping. “Commedia for Teachers” is a hands-on workshop on the stereotypical characters of Commedia dell’Arte and its Lazzi, or bits, which have brought laughter to audiences around the world from the Renaissance to YouTube.

Professional performers/educators Jake Lockwood and Jean Howat Berry will lead the workshop, which will take place from 6-9pm August 13 at the Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson St. The fee is only $10, and all participants will receive a student study guide on Commedia dell’Arte.

The workshop serves as a prelude to the Human Race production of Lazzi-Faire: the Comedy of Commedia, which will tour Southwest Ohio middle and high schools in October. Lockwood is writing and directing the 40-minute presentation, which covers the evolution of Commedia dell’Arte and its characters and the development of the language of comedy that has generated laughter for centuries.

To register for the workshop, to book the show, or for information, call (937) 461-3823.

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Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company moved to the Metropolitan Arts Center in 1991, taking up residence at the 219-seat Loft Theatre. In addition to the Eichelberger Loft Season, The Human Race produces for the Victoria Theatre’s Broadway Series, the Musical Theatre Workshop series, and special event programming. The Human Race, under the direction of Artistic Director Marsha Hanna and Executive Director Kevin Moore, also maintains education and outreach programs for children, teens and adults, as well as artist residencies in area schools, The Muse Machine In-School Tour, Youth Summer Stock, and The Human Race Conservatory. Human Race organizational support is provided by Culture Works, Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District, Shubert Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.