Introducing... Capitano!
Meet Capitano! This Commedia (an Italian style of mask theatre) stock character moves like a confident rooster but is scared as easily as a mouse! Actor Luke Brett describes how to perform the traditional stock character as well as what he's done to create Captain Captain for Talespinner Children's Theatre's production of Golden: A Grimm's Faerie Tale! SHOW INFO: April 2nd - April 24th, 2016 Fridays 7PM; Saturdays 2PM & 7PM; Sundays 2PM Pay What You Can performances Sunday, April 3rd; Friday, April 8th; Friday, April 15th; & Friday, April 22nd When a golden creature promises a poor husband and wife riches, they discover that all that glitters is not necessarily gold! Two golden twins, two golden horses, two golden lillies, a witch, and a comic romp make up this tale of what it means to find the REAL riches in life. Part Grimm's Faerie Tale, part Commedia, and ALL fun, this sparkling tale of loyalty, friendship, and family will have you on the edge of your seat. Adapted by Toni K. Thayer Directed by Alison Garrigan Acting Company Andrea Belser: Isabella/Inn Keeper/Ensemble Tania Benites: La Briganda/Lelio/Ensemble Luke Brett: Dr. Rory/Captain Captain/Ensemble Miron Gusso: Zan'Chino Dayni Mahar: Aurelia Devon Turchan: Aurelius Katelyn Cornelius: La Stregissima/Mr. Bank/Ensemble

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