Solo Arts Heal
Climate
Excerpts, talkbacks and Q&A with special guests
providing health and healing education and advocacy.
Wednesday June 16, 2021
Melissa Moschitto
The Anthropologists
We will be exploring how The Anthropologists has used its unique methodology to use first-hand testimony, climate science and physical theatre to explore climate change through live theatre in distinct, dynamic ways.
About Melissa Moschitto
Melissa Moschitto (she/her/hers) is a director, writer and producer, and the Founding Artistic Director of The Anthropologists. With The Anthropologists, she has helmed: Artemisia’s Intent (Best Solo Drama, FRIGID Festival 2018), This Sinking Island, Mahalla, Another Place, Give Us Bread and other original devised plays. Other favorite directing projects include A Barn Play by Lizzie Donahue (UP Theater Company), Daddy’s Black & Jewish by performance artist Lian Amaris (Nuyorican Poets Cafe), Walkabout or Reverse Continental Drift Syndrome (The Flea). Melissa cut her teeth in the physical theatre world as a directing apprentice to Ricardo Iniesta, director of Compania Atalaya in Sevilla, Spain, where she assisted with the World Premiere of Medea, La Extranjera (2004). She later trained with the Laban/Bartenieff Institute for Movement Studies, Liz Lerman’s Dance Exchange, SITI Company, at the La Mama Umbria International Directors Symposium and most recently with the legendary Odin Teatret in Denmark. She has led devising workshops for Hofstra University, University of Vermont, University of Massachusetts at Amherst and University of Evansville. Melissa holds a B.A. in Theater from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Melissa is a mother to two dramatic children. She resides and works in Upper Manhattan on unceded Lenape land.
ABOUT THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS
The Anthropologists is dedicated to the collaborative creation of investigative theatre that inspires action. We use physical theatre techniques to bring archives and artifacts to life, unearthing hidden stories. Through live performance we grapple with difficult questions, creating space for contemplation and action, tackling topics such as women’s rights, climate change, access to food, freedom of speech and more. Celebrating our 13th year, our work has been described as “eerie and weird in the best way” (Culturebot) and “incisive, even necessary work for the present moment.” (Culture Catch). We’re committed to making art that challenges our audience while providing avenues for action, facilitating outreach and civic engagement.
www.theanthropologists.org
ABOUT SOLO ARTS HEAL
Solo performers present real-life, empowering stories. Transformative experiences for audiences. A theater of resilience that celebrates overcoming mental and physical life challenges and offers hope and inspiration. SOLO ARTS HEAL includes excerpts, talkbacks, and Q&A that provide education and advocacy. Readings or clips of performances will be shared by artists in conversation with Gail Schickele, whose work as a manager and producer of solo artists inspired collaboration of performing arts presenters with artists on a medical track based on their personal experience. The collective creative vision? To help communities through educational outreach and the healing power of the Arts.