pierluigi coppola
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I have always divided my work as an actor between theatre, cinema and television. I have featured in numerous Italian television series, and have carried out lengthy research into physical theatre, in particular Commedia dell’Arte. I studied Commedia in Italy, most importantly with Antonio Fava (International School of Comic Actor and international Workshop in Commedia dell’Arte). In 2006, after six years of research, I produced, directed and interpreted “Una Maschera in Prestito”: <<...the show is a homage to Commedia dell’Arte, to the Italian comic tradition, and represents a form of anthropological study into this theatrical art>>, Antonio Fava acted as artistic supervisor for the show. After this experience, I worked on my teaching method, concentrating mainly on the use of the poetic body <<The actor is an artist and an artisan, the language of Commedia dell’Arte is physical, corporal - not literary, the role of comic actor’s is to make you laugh not only with words, but most importantly with his body, his gesture, his jest. My method encourages the depersonalisation of the actor and compels him to adopt the character-body mask of a living sculpture, a super-human marionette. Group work is fundamental and Commedia teaches us that there are no protagonists, only one great orchestra>>. This is an invitation to undertake a voyage from the 16th Century to the present, during which Commedia will become an efficient on-stage instrument for all our actors.
Juggling & circus skills (clubs, balls, unicycle, stilts, fire), figure skating (roller, ice), drums, fencing, horse riding, good knowledge of English and Spanish.
2005 International School of Comic Actors directed by Antonio Fava (Reggio Emilia)
2005 International Workshop in Commedia dell’Arte directed by Antonio Fava (Reggio Emilia)
2004 International workshop in juggling, European juggling convention (Lille, Francia)
2003 “Venezia in scena” , international school of Commedia dell’Arte directed by Adriano Iurissevich (Venezia)
2002 Workshop for professional training directed by Michael Margotta (Roma)
2000 Acting training in collaboration with “Teatro blu” directed by Beatrice Bracco (Roma)
1998 Acting workshop in collaboration with “Teatro Di Sacco” (Perugia)
FILM
2007 IL SANGUE DEI VINTI directed by Michele Soavi, in the role of Vittorio
2006 K IL BANDITO directed by Martin Donovan, director of photography Ennio Guarnieri, in the role of the protagonist “Karlo Santoro”
COMMERCIALS
2011 “Progressive Masterchef'” – Featured
2010 “Westpac Hotpoints” – Featured
TELEVISION
2009 “Il commissario Rex ” (RAI DUE)
2008 “La nuova squadra ” (RAI TRE) in the role of “Franco Pace”
2007 “La terza verità” directed by Stefano Reali (RAI UNO) in the role of the juggler “Manlio”
2006 “REALITY CIRCUS” Italy’s channel 5 (second place)
2004 “Elisa di Rivombrosa capitolo 2” period dramma, directed by Cinzia Th Torrini (Italy’s channel 5) in the role of protagonist “Angelo”
2003 “Distretto di polizia 4” directed by Monica Vullo (Italy’s channel 5) in the role of “Mirko”
2002 “Elisa di Rivombrosa” period dramma, directed by Cinzia Th Torrini (Italy’s channel 5) in the role of protagonist “Angelo”
2001 “Così come la vita” directed by Roberta Orlandi (Italia Uno) in the role of protagonist “Marco”
2001 “Le ali della vita 2” directed by Stefano Reali (Italy’s channel 5) in the role of protagonist “Emanuele Villoresi”
2000 “Stiamo bene insieme” directed by E.Lodoli/V.Sindoni (RAI UNO) in the role of protagonist “Michele Marsili”
THEATRE
2011 ”Puss in Boots” directed by Nancy Shroder, executive producer Southern Stars
2006 ”Una Maschera in Prestito” (Gabrielliana di Commedia dell’Arte) , written, directed and interpreted by Pierluigi Coppola
2005 “Avanti il prossimo” directed by Antonio Fava
2005 “Palpiti, pulci, e pappolate” directed by Antonio Fava
2003 “L’IRADIDDIO” written by Lucilla Lupaioli, directed by Furio Andreotti ( theatrical tour) in the role of “Franchino”
2001 “L’ultima cena” written by Lucilla Lupaioli, directed by Furio Andreotti in the role of “Simone”
2000 “L’IRADIDDIO” written by Lucilla Lupaioli, directed by Furio Andreotti
2000 “Sogno di una notte di mezza estate” children’s theatre, directed by Franco Mescolini
1999 “Amici Complici Amanti” written by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Bruno Montefusco in the role of “David”
1998 “ Un marito ideale” written by O. Wilde, directed by Luigi Bonori
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE:
<<Pierluigi Coppola, thanks to the emotions of his “super human marionettes,” triumphed at the Subasio Theatre in Spello with his first autonomous theatrical production; “Una Maschera in Prestito.” An ironic and romantic comedy which touches on many universal themes; love, war, jealousy, fame, wealth, greed, betrayals and reconciliations, told through eleven characters all played by only one actor. Pierluigi Coppola “danced” alone on the stage for over an hour and a half accompanied by the extraordinary music of Luca Giuliani and by the handmade leather masks of his master Antonio Fava; revealing moments of crystalline class and pure comedy with his eclectic characters, entertaining a prevailingly young audience. “Over all, this show was meant to be a validation of theatrical research – explains Pierluigi Coppola – such as that which I encountered in my master, Antonio Fava. This “ridiculous” comedy is the result of a particular dramaturgical technique studied at the International School of the Comic Actor, known as the “Gabrielliana,” which consists in enacting an entire comedy, complete with all of its characters, singlehandedly. Pierluigi Coppola’s dream is to be able to diffuse the use of Commedia.>>
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pierluigi coppolaI have always divided my work as an actor between theatre, cinema and television. I have featured in numerous Italian television series, and have carried out lengthy research into physical theatre, in particular Commedia dell’Arte. I studied Commedia in Italy, most importantly with Antonio Fava (International School of Comic Actor and international Workshop in Commedia dell’Arte). In 2006, after six years of research, I produced, directed and interpreted “Una Maschera in Prestito”: <<...the show is a homage to Commedia dell’Arte, to the Italian comic tradition, and represents a form of anthropological study into this theatrical art>>, Antonio Fava acted as artistic supervisor for the show. After this experience, I worked on my teaching method, concentrating mainly on the use of the poetic body <>
