Theatre Exile Hosts Two Effects Workshops

Join Theatre Exile in February for two effects workshops revealing the secrets of the gutsy, bloody, break-neck and heart-breaking shows you have come to count on from Philadelphia's "go-to company for fierce, sexy theater" (Philadelphia Inquirer). Get ready for Exile's Lieutenant of Inishmore with two events guaranteed to quicken your pulse! The Lieutenant of Inishmore has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage through the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative.

First, master theatre artist Aaron Cromie will take workshop attendees "Behind the Curtain" and into the technical process of Exile's The Lieutenant of Inishmore, guiding them through an active technical rehearsal and giving a sneak peek at this spectacular show. During the workshop Aaron will demonstrate how he creates his award-winning art by crafting, in real time, some of the body parts and exploding cats that make Lieutenant a bloody good time. To add to the fun, attendees can have a drink during the workshop at Philadelphia's best speakeasy, Quig's Pub, on the 3rd floor of the theater.
The workshop will include:

A tour through a live technical rehearsal with the cast and director of Lieutenant.
A peek at the process of creating the special effect body parts and pets.
A tutorial of how to use puppetry creation in the most unlikely of productions.
A discussion of how to ignite your imagination to bring new choices to any text.

When: Friday, 2/11 at 8pm

Where: 3rd floor of Plays and Players Theatre

1714 Delancey St.

Price: Tickets $20, available by calling 215-218-4022 or at http://theatreexile.org.

Note: Space is limited. This workshop is ideal for audience members who want to explore theater from inside the process, as well as emerging directors and designers who want to expand their creative potential.

Aaron Cromie is a Philadelphia based, multidisciplinary theatre artist who has collaborated as performer, designer, director, writer and musician with several companies including Arden Theatre Company, The Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Mum Puppettheatre, The Studio Theatre, Wilma Theater, Lantern Theater, and Shakespeare Theatre among others. Aaron toured nationally with Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre.
Press quotes:

"Masterfully designed by Aaron Cromie, each puppet had distinct features that animated its character's personality.' - American Theatre

"magical and enchanting...Cromie creates a theatrical magic carpet ride...' - The Philadelphia Weekly
Learn more about Aaron at http://www.aaroncromie.com/
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Next, come out shooting at Exile's "Fight Workshop for Theater Professionals" with Waldo Warsaw. For artists who've always wanted to be the biggest badass in town-or at least look like it-Exile offers this unique opportunity to study with one of the nation's top fight specialists, Waldo Warsaw. Waldo is serving as the Special Effects Designer and Action Choreographer for Exile's upcoming Lieutenant of Inishmore.
The workshop will include:

Stage combat techniques.
Effective and inventive gun play techniques for the stage.
Safety guidelines for the stage.

When: Sunday, 2/13, 10:30am - 2pm

Where: Studio X

1340 S 13th St. (on the corner of 13th and Reed Sts.)

Price: This workshop is free for actors, directors, fight combatants and anyone interested in learning more about the art of stage combat and gun play.

Note: Space is limited. Call 215-218-4022 or email brenna@theatreexile.org to register. Participants should wear soft, flexible clothing, and bring knee and elbow pads if possible. Live ammunition will be fired - ear plugs are recommended.

Waldo Warsaw has been designing and choreographing special effects such as atmospherics, pyrotechnics, blood and firearms for theater, television and film for over two decades. He has designed nine productions of Lieutenant including the original Broadway production, making him the international expert on the effects of McDonagh's explosive show. Select credits include:
Ages Of The Moon Special Effects, Pyro Atlantic Theater, NY

Lieutenant of Inishmore Effects, Firearms Choreo Alley Theater, Houston

Lieutenant of Inishmore Effects, Fight Director Syracuse Stage, Syracuse

Lieutenant of Inishmore Effects, Fight Director Phoenix Theater, Indianapolis

Macbeth Atmos, Pyro, Blood Design Tobacco Warehouse

Lieutenant of Inishmore Effects & Fight Director Oslo, Norway

As Good As Dead Pyro - Blood Effects Manhattan, NY

Artist Installation Blood Effects Design Salon 94, NY

Evil Dead "The Musical" Blood Effects Design Diesel Playhouse. Toronto

Spike TV "Guy Awards" Effects Supervisor Spike TV Channel, NYl

Lieutenant Of Inishmore Effects, Fight Director Southern Rep, New Orleans

Lenny Kravitz, Rock Video Paint Cannons Central Park, NY

Blackwatch Pyro Design St. Ann's Warehouse, NY