Friday, July 15 – Tony De Nonno – Celebrating New York City’s Century-old Papa Manteo Sicilian Marionette Tradition
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CASA ITALIA SUMMER CAMP
Invites Children, Teenagers, Parents, Grandparents, Guardians and Guests to:
“Celebrating New York City’s Century-0ld Papa Manteo Sicilian Marionette Tradition”
An Interactive Talk Film Presentation and Marionette Demonstration by
Award-winning TV Producer-Writer-Director and Speaker in the Humanities
Tony De Nonno
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1:30 PM Friday July 15, 2016
Casa Italia Summer Camp
3800 West Division Street, Stone Park, Illinois 60065
708 345-5933, INFO@CASAITALIACHICAGO.ORG, WWW.CASAITALIACHICAGO.ORG
Tony De Nonno will take students on an enlightening journey into the life and legacy of puppeteers Mike and Aida Manteo, their children and grandchildren, a family bound together by a Sicilian folk tradition that spans a century in New York. Experience this enchanting vision of New York’s acclaimed Papa Manteo Sicilian Marionette Theater, first established on Catherine Street in Manhattan’s Little Italy in 1918. It heralds the enduring values of Chivalry.
From the beginning to the end of his presentation, with one of Papa Miguel Manteo’s authentic Orlando Furioso marionettes in hand, Mr. De Nonno’s engages “children of all ages” in attendance to be active participants. Interacting directly with the ‘live marionette’ they will share their thoughts, insights, knowledge and experiences as this exciting 5,000 year old journey into the origins and artistry of this century-old Papa Manteo tradition unfolds before their eyes.
Several students in attendance will have the opportunity to bring this magnificent Papa Manteo marionette to life. A highlight will be the screening of Tony De Nonno award-winning, nationally broadcast PBS Network documentary about the Manteo Family — “It’s One Family: Knock on Wood.” It will be an entertaining and unforgettable experience for all.
For more info about Tony De Nonno, and his acclaimed films and presentations, please visit: WWW.DENONNOPRODUCTIONS.COM and NYHumanities.org