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Inner Life and Outer Life Examined in Second Skin
posted 11/06/03
Schirle has intrigued and entertained audiences around the world for more than 20 years. In Second Skin, her virtuoso transformations shine through the world of theatrical masks, allowing the characters themselves to create a spirited world of obsession, desire and luminosity.
"Second Skin was without a doubt the highlight of our 2002 Theatre Festival," said Ron Surette, artistic director of Victoria's Belfry Theatre. "Joan Schirle is nothing short of amazing, and Second Skin is a rich and hilarious theatrical pleasure." With humor, movement, music and a group of half and full masks, Schirle weaves 15 wildly disparate character portraits a philosophical old woman; a braying, chain-smoking mother with a Joan Rivers laugh; even mustachioed men into an all-souls journey to the threshold of the afterlife. Using these masks, Schirle conjures human creations that revolve around a young woman who believes she contains the spirit of Marilyn Monroe. Second Skin offers a rare evening of passion and wit. Masks are rarely seen in the American theatre, except as fantasy creatures, in spectacle, or for their visual excitement. But they are inherently theatrical and charged with layers of meaning.
"The image of a second skin is evoked by masks themselves, as well as from the very human desire to be someone other than who we are," says Schirle. "Many of us long to have a life other than the one we find ourselves living. I'm also fascinated by how self-image becomes obsession. It's funny and scary at the same time." All seats for this performance are $10. The SJCT Box Office is open Tu-Sat., and one hour before the show. Call 378.3210, or go to www.sanjuanarts.org. |
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