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Joan Schirle was the founding artistic director of Dell’Arte International. She was an actor, playwright, director, deviser, teacher, and was a celebrated leader in the field of experimental theatre.
Her solo show, Second Skin, was seen in many US cities and international festivals. She authored and co-authored many original works for Dell’Arte, and had a great interest in international exchange working with artists around the world.
Joan designed the curriculum for Dell’Arte’s accredited MFA in Ensemble-Based Physical Theatre, and was one of the School’s Master Teachers of movement, mask performance, commedia dell’arte, voice, and physical acting. She had devoted her research to the work of the actor as mover/creator. Her essays have appeared in many publications, and she has taught in several MFA programs, as well as for artists of Cirque du Soleil.
Update: We are saddened by the loss of Joan Schirle who died on Feb. 1, 2022. She was an inspirational force in the theatre world and her creative spirit will be greatly missed.
Joan's Obituary
Official website of Dell'Arte International
“June 1, 2020 “ on Vimeo
Punctual Folly by Lauren Wilson, with Joan Schirle, Ronlin Foreman, Michael Fields. Based on 19th century clown entrees collected by Tristan Remy
Her solo show, Second Skin, was seen in many US cities and international festivals. She authored and co-authored many original works for Dell’Arte, and had a great interest in international exchange working with artists around the world.
Joan designed the curriculum for Dell’Arte’s accredited MFA in Ensemble-Based Physical Theatre, and was one of the School’s Master Teachers of movement, mask performance, commedia dell’arte, voice, and physical acting. She had devoted her research to the work of the actor as mover/creator. Her essays have appeared in many publications, and she has taught in several MFA programs, as well as for artists of Cirque du Soleil.
Update: We are saddened by the loss of Joan Schirle who died on Feb. 1, 2022. She was an inspirational force in the theatre world and her creative spirit will be greatly missed.
Joan's Obituary
Official website of Dell'Arte International
“June 1, 2020 “ on Vimeo
Punctual Folly by Lauren Wilson, with Joan Schirle, Ronlin Foreman, Michael Fields. Based on 19th century clown entrees collected by Tristan Remy