Review: Last Rites
Physical theatre about ritual and grief. Imaginative, human, witty non-verbal Signed story.
Jo Tomalin
Originally from England Jo Tomalin is currently based in San Francisco, where she reviews Theatre & Dance for www.ForAllEvents.com & www.FringeReview.com - she works in the performing arts as a freelance movement & voice specialist, director + actor. She is also Professor in the School of Theatre & Dance at San Francisco State University, teaching Movement for Actors, Voice for Actors, Storytelling, Business of Acting, Acting and directs MainStage plays. Jo's first play "Jessica" which she also directed was produced at the Fringe of Marin - a One Act New Play Festival. Jo Tomalin studied Classical Acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London; and holds a teacher's diploma (ATCL) in Voice and Acting from Trinity College of Dramatic Art, London. She studied Classical Ballet for 12 years; Graduated from London University's Laban Centre Teaching Credential program in Modern Dance, Art of Movement & Choreography; Completed the two year professional training course at the renowned acting school "Ecole Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq" Paris, France, where she also completed the Laboratoire du Mouvement (LEM) scenography and movement course. Jo also holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University and a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University, MN. http://www.fringereview.co.uk
Recent reviews:
Review: CADEL: Lungs on Legs
An inside look at cycling race Tour de France with a vibrant, dramatic story of cyclist Cadel Evans brought to life by Connor Delves, riding his bicycle for one hour!
Review: Because You Never Asked
Fascinating and provocative physical movement, memory and a hidden past.
Review: Peregrinus
Provocative, highly entertaining physical storytelling from Poland's KTO Theatre!
Review: Panoptikum
Visual storytelling through dance and theatre. It’s macabre, weird and wonderful!
