Claire Patton

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Media Kit: A Girl’s Guide to War

Posted on 12:47 am in Blog

Media Kit: A Girl’s Guide to War

Hi there!  Thank you so much for considering A Girl’s Guide to War for media coverage and helping us promote our show.  Our media release is below. High-res images of our show are here. Please note:  All photos should be credited to Shawn Cupolo. If you do not see the format you require, please feel free to […]

Something New…

Posted on 11:42 pm in Blog, Inspiration, Process

I’m working on something new. I’m in the early stages, just writing and booking dates, but, by golly, it’s fun! All I know is this: It will happen in Boulder and then Fresno, CA in the Spring. It will be wild, ridiculous, and will center around a teenage girl’s undying admiration for a controversial historical […]

2014 Tour Dates for The Awkward Art of Flying Announced

Posted on 8:29 pm in Blog

2014 Tour Dates for The Awkward Art of Flying Announced

  Hey everyone! Lucia and I are pleased to announce our 2014 tour dates for our physical comedy, The Awkward Art of Flying. Pantaloons and pantomime, rules, ribbons and flying objects, this extreme physical duet will flip you upside down and inside out. The Awkward Art of Flying explores the elusive theme of feminine identity: trying it on, taking it […]

Theatrical

Posted on 4:18 pm in Big Picture, Blog

Theatrical

“I believe that theatre is best when it is fanatically theatrical. This is its one chance of survival. It will never be satisfactory as journalism, television, or cinema. Neither can it just be literature. It has to remember that it is theatre.” – Ariane Mnouchkine   What is theatrical then?   As a performer, I […]

Innovation

Posted on 9:10 pm in Big Picture, Process

Innovation

I hate it when artists use the word “Innovation”. Here’s why: Innovation is a lie.  It’s one of those buzzwords that we artists use to feed our own egos and make ourselves feel important.  And creating art directly from the ego is a volatile practice at best.  The art you create should transcend you.  I […]

What is a Director?

Posted on 8:53 pm in Big Picture, Process

What is a Director?

Someone asked me recently what a director is. That is a good question, one that merits delving into a bit. Now, there are as many theories on and approaches to directing as there are directors. Someone once told me a director is an advocate for the audience. Sounds good, right? Another time a real live […]