On November 28, 2023, the City of Blue Lake passed a resolution honoring Joan Schirle as the Leading Lady of Blue Lake and naming February 4 as Joan Schirle Day. Joan Schirle Day Proclamation Whereas Joan Schirle was a gifted actor whose performances delighted audiences in Blue Lake and around the world, and Whereas Joan Schirle was a talented playwright …
Alyssa Hughlett Leaves Leadership Council at Dell’Arte
Alyssa Hughlett | January 8, 2024 | Statement of Departure My journey at Dell’Arte began as an MFA student and, after graduating from the program in 2015, I was hired by the school to teach acrobatics and physical training as part-time faculty. I performed, toured, and directed with my ensemble, UpLift Physical Theatre, acted and performed locally at the Arcata …
Newest Board Members Announced
Feb. 17, 2021 Dell’Arte International Announces Newest Board Members BLUE LAKE, CA – Dell’Arte International’s Board of Directors today announced five new members who will help advance the nonprofit’s work of exploring theatre making, theatre training and the relationship between artist and community. “We’re excited to expand our board with these leaders who have diverse experience and will bring an …
“Best of Humboldt”
Dell’Arte International wins “Best Place To See A Play!” The 2019 NorthCoast Journal “Best of Humboldt” award ceremony was Aug. 10. Holding the award is Fran Beatty (Executive Director), with Alyssa Hughlett (Associate School Director) , and Noel August (School Administrator).
Michael “spike” Foster Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
Dell’Arte honored long-term Lighting Designer Michael Foster with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, June 28. Michael, also known as “spike,” has worked with Dell’Arte for over 30 years, not only designing lights for Company and Festival shows, but also operating the light board for many shows, and assisting hundreds of DAI students with their technical needs. A beloved figure …
Dell’Arte International Awarded California Arts Council “Veterans in the Arts” Grant
Blue Lake, CA – Today the California Arts Council announced a grant award of $16,200 to Dell’Arte International as part of its Veterans in the Arts program. Veterans in the Arts addresses the needs and improves the lives of California’s veterans by increasing equity, access, and opportunities for veterans to participate in quality arts programming that is sensitive and responsive …
The 30th Anniversary Prize of Hope to Kitt Johnson X-act
2019 Prize of Hope to Kitt Johnson X-act, CopenhagenOur international partners, the Danish Institute for Popular Theater, and Dell’Arte International invite you to an anniversary party for The Prize of Hope [Håbets Pris] at Aasen Theater in North Jutland, Sunday June 9th, 2019. The party starts at 1:30 PM and continues with a dinner feast, award ceremony, theater, exhibition, music …
Dell’Arte honored with 2019 Award for Civic Contribution
Dell’Arte International was recently honored by the League of Women Voters Humboldt County with a 2019 Award for Civic Contribution. Founding Artistic Director Joan Schirle and Producing Artistic Director Michael Fields accepted the award on behalf of DAI. The 28th Annual League of Women Voters luncheon hosted over 400 of Humboldt County’s political leaders and activists. Dell’Arte is grateful for …
“Bird of the Inner Eye” receives opera funding
Founding Artistic Director Joan Schirle and composer Gina Leishman will spend the year working on a new chamber opera, “Bird of the Inner Eye,” based on the letters of painter Morris Graves. In June 2020, DAI will present work-in-progress showings, with a cast of local singers and musicians. The development of “Bird of the Inner Eye” received funding from OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Female …
Dell’Arte’s 3rd Year Ensemble win accolades at UNAM Theatre Festival in Mexico
The 3rd Year MFA Ensemble have just returned from a successful and exciting week in Mexico City, where they performed their original tragedy, CITIZENS OF NOWHERE. As part of the Festival Internacional de Teatro Universitario, hosted by the Centro Cultural Universitario and UNAM, the students were able to attend shows, participate in workshops, and network with international theatre artists from …