As the first in what I hope will become a series of interviews and articles about what people and companies are doing during the closure of theatres and isolation of individuals, I approached Dr. Corinna Di Niro. Her Doctorate is in Commedia dell’Arte in 21st Century Australia with reference to Antonio Fava’s method, a world first, but she is now expanding her work into other areas.
Adelaide Fringe 2022: Bone Cage
British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
Broadway World Adelaide Feature: COVID-19 Responses: Dr. Corinna Di Niro
As the first in what I hope will become a series of interviews and articles about what people and companies are doing during the closure of theatres and isolation of individuals, I approached Dr. Corinna Di Niro. Her Doctorate is in Commedia dell’Arte in 21st Century Australia with reference to Antonio Fava’s method, a world first, but she is now expanding her work into other areas.
Glam Adelaide: Bone Cage
British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
TEDx Talk: VR + Theatre = You as Hamlet”: Corinna Di Niro, Aug 3, 2019
Dr Corinna Di Niro is a creative academic researcher-director-performer. In 2019, Corinna became a TedX speaker. Her talk, ‘The Virtual Actor’ explores the possibilities of a future where audiences are no longer passive observers, but can experience theatre firsthand.
“The Virtual Actor”: Corinna Di Niro, 2018
Is there more to being an audience member than just sitting in the dark? Yes, audiences play an integral role in live theatre, but how can you shift an audience member from “viewer” to “player”, where they could interact with actors on stage by taking on a leading role?