Markus Kupferblum
| Markus Kupferblum | |
|---|---|
| Born |
12 June 1964 Vienna, Austria |
| Occupation | stage director, actor, clown |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Website | http://kupferblum.com/ |
Markus Kupferblum (born 12 June 1964) is an Austrian theatre and opera director, author and clown. He founded the opera company "Totales Theater" in Vienna and is an expert in Commedia dell'arte and mask theatre.[1]
He has directed and shown productions in France, Austria, Germany, England, Spain, Belgium, the United States, Korea, Armenia, Lebanon, Israel, Russia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Switzerland, and Italy.
He was awarded the "1. Prix de l'Humour" at the Avignon Festival in 1993 and is known for working across the genres of opera, circus, theatre, and film.
In 2007 he received the "Nestroy Award" for the best German-speaking fringe production for his play "The Abandoned Dido".[2]
He teaches at the University of Vienna and the Max Reinhardt Seminar.
Notes
- ↑ Neundlinger, Helmut (2007). "Story of a Clown". DATUM (in German). Vienna: Verein zur Förderung des Qualitätsjournalismus (07-08). Retrieved 2009-02-15.
- ↑ "Nestroy-Preis 2007" (in German). ORF Vienna. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
External links
- Website of Markus Kupferblum
- Literature by Markus Kupferblum in the catalogue of the Austrian National Library
- Joanneum National Museum - The Power of Masks