More Than a Building
This building is a special place, and we remain committed to stewarding it into many more years, but we know Dell'Arte is about much more than the sum of its various walls and halls. Dell'Arte is about the people and the programs that make this a place worth visiting, from around the world and down the block. In our time of need last year, you were there. With your support, our doors stayed open to offer a record six physical theater workshops and intensives, return to a main stage summer show, host the Prize of Hope celebration, produce alumni shows and sponsor alumni residencies, launch a Healthcare Clowning pilot program, and strengthen our work at Pelican Bay Prison. We continue to be a home where artists from Humboldt County and around the world can train, experiment and innovate, and audiences can reap the benefit of that knowledge, uniquely hewn here at Dell’Arte.
The Oddfellows Hall is more than a building; it is our shared home. It has allowed us to not only create theatre and teach students eager to improve their artistry, but also to take that artistic work out into the community and onto other stages. Whether that stage is a prison yard or an elder care facility, our creative energy and resilience travel with us, transforming spaces and the people in them.
The last major renovation at Dell'Arte was in 1995. Now after 29 years the roof is doing what roofs of a certain age do. We have made stop-gap patches over the last few years, but it's now unavoidable to prevent further damage. In order to continue to create and share, to teach and learn into the future, we need to raise $100,000 to address the critical roof repairs and address the damage caused by the leaks. We hope you will help in any way you can.
There are several ways you can give. Click the above link to make an online donation, mail in your contribution to the address below, or reach out to process stock donations. As a special thank you, when you give $1000 or more we will install a brick in our garden with an inscription of your choice. Spreading the word and letting others know about our work is another great way to support Dell’Arte. Together, we will keep the doors open, keep the ghost light on, and continue to welcome you home.
Dell'Arte is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. Nonprofit Tax ID number: 94-2207895
Checks can be sent to: Dell’Arte International, P.O. Box 816, Blue Lake, CA 95525
Rural in Location, International in Scope
Dell'Arte International is a world-renowned theatre company and school based in Blue Lake, California, that specializes in the art of physical theatre and mask performance. Founded in 1971, Dell'Arte has been at the forefront of the theatrical world, with a mission to create and promote original works that inspire and challenge audiences, while training and educating artists in the craft of physical theatre.
Over the past 50 years, Dell'Arte International has produced over 150 original works of theatre, toured to more than 30 countries, and educated countless artists in the craft of physical theatre. The company's productions have received critical acclaim and have been recognized with numerous awards and honors.
Dell'Arte's approach to theatre is rooted in the traditions of Commedia dell'Arte, a form of theatre that originated in 16th-century Italy and is known for its use of masks and physicality to convey stories and characters. The company has taken this tradition and transformed it into a modern and innovative form of theatre that incorporates various performance techniques, including clowning, acrobatics, and puppetry.
Your donations make the work of Dell'Arte possible! The company is committed to creating innovative and thought-provoking works of theatre that push the boundaries of what is possible onstage. There is a strong value of "theatre of place" that guides the artistic, educational and community efforts of the institution. Dell'Arte thrives as it makes work meaningful to our communities and to the world at large.
By supporting Dell'Arte, you are recognizing the central role that the arts play in our cultural development and the need to sustain our community. You are supporting the next generation of artists, theater makers and storytellers from literally all over the world. You are investing in a dynamic future for Humboldt County and beyond!
We are deeply grateful for your support and help.
Donation Information
Dell'Arte is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. Nonprofit Tax ID number: 94-2207895
Checks can be sent to: Dell’Arte International, P.O. Box 816, Blue Lake, CA 95525
