Half summer camp, half reunion, and half planning the revolution,
Join us at the center of the universe to Reconnect, Regenerate and Refuel for the Resistance as we celebrate 50 years of Dell’Arte this summer, August 8-10, 2025. Our goal: A weekend of joy and generations with la famiglia in sunny Blue Lake as we bring together our collective experiences to ask what is next for the future of ensemble physical theater (and all of us who make it).
Think summer camp with more anarchist clowns.
The Basic Info
Dates: Friday August 8-August 10
Location: Blue Lake CA
Cost: $50-$300 suggested donation
Lodging: not included, but click here for options
Food: To keep costs down, we are going to crowdsource meals for the event
A note on the vibe of the event:
This gathering will be put together by largely by volunteers, and will rely heavily on the generosity and time of the alumni community to make it a successful, special weekend for all of us. As Dell’Arte continues to rebuild after the devastation COVID caused to its programs, coupled with additional financial hardship, we just don’t have a lot of resources to put toward the event.
Enter la famiglia.
All of us are scrappy magic-makers. We know how to create beautiful communal experiences on a shoestring. So, we’re relying on the expertise and generosity of the community to help make it happen, trusting that we will all make the event that we would want to attend. What Dell’Arte does have is what we’ve always had: our historic home, our community, and the ever-present beauty and abundance of Humboldt County to embrace us while we are all here together.
The form linked below is your first step in participating in this reunion. It will gather your information, and then invite you into the process of making the reunion a reality.
Basic Schedule
FRIDAY 8/8
Afternoon
Registration (after 3pm)
Evening
Opening Dinner
Logger hangout night
SATURDAY 8/9
Morning
-Warm Ups / Daily Practice
-Dell’arte “State of the state” (Group Discussion)
-Alumni-led Workshop(s)
Afternoon
-Community Lunch
-Dell’Arte past present and future
-Smaller group breakouts/adventures
Evening
-Dinner
-Talent Share & Celebration
SUNDAY 8/10
Morning
-Walk to the Cemetery
-“Imagining the Future of Ensemble Physical Theater” (Group Discussion)
-Closing & Lunch Potluck
HOUSING
We have provided a list of recommendations for places to stay/find housing. We also have 10 camping spots in the backyard. These will be $20 a night and will be given first-come first-served basis. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to reserve one or what your housing plans are.
COST
We’re asking everybody to make a suggested donation of $50-$300 to help cover facilities and staffing costs.
Questions? Email famiglia@dellarte.com. We’ll get back to you within a week. Friendly reminder– this whole event is being put together by volunteers. A spirit of camaraderie and understanding is greatly appreciated in all communications.