Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Cleopatra in Ads
Ad for the makeup company Illamasqua for their Theatre of the Nameless, Autumn Winter 2011 Collection
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
'I Will Be Cleopatra' by Zoe Caldwell
I Will Be Cleopatra by Zoe Caldwell
(awwwe...a girl after my own heart)
(awwwe...a girl after my own heart)"An affecting, inspiring memoir, I Will Be Cleopatra serves as an indispensable guide for any reader who wishes to gain a clearer insight into Shakespearean theater, and will be one of the most vital books for actors and theater lovers for years to come.
This is a riveting account of a determined yet modest woman who became one of the leading classical and Broadway actors of our time, working with such luminaries as Paul Robeson, Laurence Olivier, and Tennessee Williams. Born the daughter of a plumber and a taxi dancer in Australia at the height of the Great Depression, young Zoe Caldwell first appeared on the stage at the age of nine in Melbourne in Peter Pan. So dyslexic that acting was the only way she felt she could communicate, Caldwell became a tried and true professional by the age of fourteen, performing on the radio. Soon she was playing roles under the legendary Elsie Beyer, who sent her to Stratford-on-Avon where she began a Shakespearean career that would culminate in her portrayal of Cleopatra, the Bard's greatest female role. "The Best Theater Book of the Year...touching and wise—and very unpretentious."—New York Observer "Hers is a vision for not only actors to ponder but anyone longing for greatness in this ancient art."—Arthur Miller "[C]lean, direct and magnificent. This is a book anyone even remotely interested in the theatre will insist on reading."—Terrence McNally, author of Corpus Christi "Caldwell's] book, like her acting, holds your attention from first to last, and again and again rewards it."
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Being Cleopatra: Robyn Novak
Robyn Novak being Cleopatra in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra at Northern Kentucky University on December 1-11, 2011.
What: Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare
When: December 1-11 at 8pm (except 3pm on Sundays)
Where: Northern Kentucky University at the Stauss Theatre in the Fine Arts Center
Ticket: $14 for adults, $11 for seniors & $8 for students
To buy tickets call: (859) 572-5464 12pm-5pm Monday-Friday
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Being Cleopatra: Arita Zitoli
Arita Zitoli being Cleopatra in While Shakespeare Slept by Tim Kelly in free performances by the Senior College Players at the McLaughlin Science Center at Gould Academy in Bethel, ME on December 2-3, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
LECTURE: Egypt and Alexandria: Ancient Wisdom & ‘Modern’ Science in Toronto
CLEOPATRA’S WORLD: Week 3: “Egypt and Alexandria: Ancient Wisdom and ‘Modern’ Science” The Egypt of the Ptolemies was a vibrant multi-cultural society producing marvels of architecture and learning. This week’s session will look at the great accomplishments of Egypt under the Ptolemies including: one of the earliest known planned cities, one of the world’s greatest attempts to gather the world’s knowledge and the world’s greatest scholars in one place, and the creation one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
About The Speaker: Lyn Green received her Ph.d from the University of Toronto. She has taught courses in Greek and Roman history and literature for Brock University at the University of Toronto at Scarborough, as well as being an instructor and teacher at the Royal Ontario Museum for many years. She has always had an interest in the Egypt of the Ptolemies, and has delivered scholarly and popular presentations on various topics. In 2007 delivered an all-day one-person seminar on Cleopatra to the North Texas Chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt.
What: CLEOPATRA’S WORLD “Egypt and Alexandria: Ancient Wisdom and ‘Modern’ Science”
Speaker: Dr. Lyn Green
When: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 7pm
Where: University of Toronto campus, 4 Bancroft Ave. Rm 214, Dept. Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations
To register: $35, payment by cheque, cash or credit card at the door
Contact: Mark Trumpour, toronto@thessea.org 647-520-4339
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets: Gold Mask
Cleopatra-Inspired Facials
"Staying youthful is totally easy if you have the money to drop on this KollagenX 24k Gold Mask. Although facial masks can be easily bought at various drugstores and cosmetic counters, this mask definitely offers the highest quality of rejuvenation.
Boasting the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, the KollagenX 24k Gold Mask contains a stunning 99.9% of pure gold. Just leave the mask on for thirty minutes to achieve a youthful look to last for a lifetime. It’s believed that Cleopatra slept in a gold mask every night to maintain her beautiful and vibrant complexion.
Perfect for those who desire the utmost luxury in their beauty routines, the KollagenX 24k Gold Mask is available to keep you looking your best in the most glamorous way possible."
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
When I am not Being Cleopatra, I'm an opera singer!
As an Alumna of the Opera Conservatory at the Orange County High School of the Arts, I was asked to return in October for their 25th Anniversary Season Premiere where I sang some pieces with the fantastic Symphony Orchastra and did a CD signing of my CD Cleopatra's Voice. Here are two videos from the concert. Enjoy!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy 1st Birthday Being Cleopatra!
Last year, Being Cleopatra was born! Being Cleopatra has blogged every single day on Cleopatra for an entire year. Can't wait to see what year 2 has in store!
...oh, and happy Thanksgiving too!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Being Cleopatra: Aran Kei
Aran Kei being Cleopatra in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, performed in Japanese with Korean subtitles, running from November 24-27, 2011 at the LG Art Center in central Seoul, Korea.
The celebrated Japanese director, Yukio Ninagawa will make his first visit to Korea. Presenting “King Lear” in 1999, Ninagawa became the first foreign director who collaborated with the the Royal Shakespeare Company(RSC), and since then, his productions have enjoyed surprising success in the West as well as in Japan. Starring the veteran Japanese actor, Kohtaloh Yoshida as Antony, and the former Takarazuka Revue star, Aran Kei as Cleopatra, Ninagawa’s “Antony and Cleopatra” will show his mastery of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy adopting new perspectives and highly visual approaches.
ANTONY Kohtaloh Yoshida
CLEOPATRA Aran Kei
DIRECTOR Yukio Ninagawa
Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra (performed in Japanese with Korean subtitles)
When: November 24-27, 2011
Where: LG Art Center in central Seoul, Korea.
Tickets: 30,000 won-70,000 won
To buy tickets:
Call +82(2) 2005-0114
Fax +82(2)-2005-1538
Email arts2005@lgart.com
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Cleopatra Through the Artist's Eye: Alfonso Balzico
Cleopatra
1874 (approx.)
Museo d'Arte moderna in Rome
Alfonso Balzico (1825-1901)
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Listen to samples from 'Cleopatra's Voice'
Listen to samples of my new CD featuring pieces about Cleopatra!
Pieces never previously recorded include:
Track 4: Non mi vantar gli allori
Track 5: La morte di Cleopatra
Track 7: Viens enfuyons-nous tous deux
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