'The Artful Token'

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"The Artful Token" i​s a contemporary commedia-style adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s ​"La Vedova Scaltra​" ("The Artful Widow").

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Performances for "The Artful Sophomore" are:
Nov. 6-8 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 13-15 at 8. p.m.
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ONLINE TICKET RESERVATIONS WILL END ONE HOUR BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE START TIME. You will receive an email the day of the performance with the online/streaming links. All performances of this event are live captioned.“The Artful Token” is a contemporary commedia dell’arte adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s “La Vedova Scaltra” (“The Artful Widow”). The story follows Rosie, a gifted Black university sophomore who is learning to navigate an often racist and sexist world.Credited with being the first form of professional theatre in Europe, commedia dell’arte was originally a grassroots theatrical movement known for its touring troupes of actors who satirized current social and political events through use of recognizable stock characters and ribald physical comedy. The art form emphasizes ensemble acting, enables the actors to develop the story, and uses the adornment of character masks as dramatic devices.Runtime: Approximately 90 minutesContent Warning:Commedia dell&#x27;Arte is a centuries-old art form that is uncensored in its delivery. Performances are often bawdy and body-based in humor and involve themes that may be inappropriate for younger viewers. This show furthermore may contain discussion or representation of racist and sexist language and behavior.This production is supported in part by an International Initiatives Small Grant from the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Susan Sanders susansan@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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