Ennio Marchetto
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Ennio Marchetto is an Italian
comedic live entertainer whose performances feature quick-change
artistry, impersonations and his trademark bi-dimensional paper costumes. In his one hour show he goes through 50 costume changes, at times in front of the audience without hiding behind drapes or screens and without any assistance by stage hands.
's home. Inspired by cartoons, especially those by Walt Disney
, modern dance performances like those choreographed by Pina Bausch
and the mime performer Lindsay Kemp
, his career began during the 1980s with various performances during the Venetian Carnival.
After winning his first awards in 1987 and 1988, he started to perform on various television shows and in theatres around Italy.
In 1988 was the beginning of the collaboration with Dutch costume designer
Sosthen Hennekam. His costumes are created from cardboard and paper, often folding from one character into another character. He has around 350 characters in his repertoire. His characters are often celebrities, but also include other cultural icons and works of art.
His first international engagement was during the 1989 Edinburgh Fringe
Festival, where his show became a cult hit. His show has travelled all over the world ever since and has been part of major television productions worldwide.
Italy
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comedic live entertainer whose performances feature quick-change
Quick-change
Quick-change is a performance style in which a performer or magician changes quickly within seconds from one costume into another costume in front of the audience.-Modern Quick-Change Artists:...
artistry, impersonations and his trademark bi-dimensional paper costumes. In his one hour show he goes through 50 costume changes, at times in front of the audience without hiding behind drapes or screens and without any assistance by stage hands.
Biography
Marchetto was born adjacent to Carlo GoldoniCarlo Goldoni
Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of Italy's most famous and best-loved plays. Audiences have admired the plays of Goldoni for their ingenious mix of wit and honesty...
's home. Inspired by cartoons, especially those by Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
, modern dance performances like those choreographed by Pina Bausch
Pina Bausch
Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director...
and the mime performer Lindsay Kemp
Lindsay Kemp
Lindsay Kemp is a British dancer, actor, teacher, mime artist and choreographer.Born in South Shields on May 3, 1938, Kemp's father, a seaman, was lost at sea in 1940. According to Kemp, he danced from early childhood: "I'd dance on the kitchen table to entertain the neighbours. I mean, it was a...
, his career began during the 1980s with various performances during the Venetian Carnival.
After winning his first awards in 1987 and 1988, he started to perform on various television shows and in theatres around Italy.
In 1988 was the beginning of the collaboration with Dutch costume designer
Costume Designer
A costume designer or costume mistress/master is a person whose responsibility is to design costumes for a film or stage production. He or she is considered an important part of the "production team", working alongside the director, scenic and lighting designers as well as the sound designer. The...
Sosthen Hennekam. His costumes are created from cardboard and paper, often folding from one character into another character. He has around 350 characters in his repertoire. His characters are often celebrities, but also include other cultural icons and works of art.
His first international engagement was during the 1989 Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place annually in Scotland's capital, in the month of August...
Festival, where his show became a cult hit. His show has travelled all over the world ever since and has been part of major television productions worldwide.
Awards
- 1987: Golden LionGolden LionIl Leone d’Oro is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most distinguished prizes...
, Venice Entertainment Festival - 1988: Zanzara d'Oro, "Best New Comedian" category, Bologna
- 1994: nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment
- 1995: "Best Show", Cannes Performance d'Acteur
- 1996: FAD Sebastià Gasch Award, Barcelona
- 1999: nominated for Drama Desk Award for a "Unique Theatrical Experience", New York
- 1999: Back Stage West Garland Award, "Best Costume Design" category, Los Angeles
- 2008: nominated for the IRNE Award, "Best solo performance at a large theatre" category, Boston
External links
- Ennio Marchetto's official web site
- Ennio Marchetto Theatre Trailer HD on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....