ELISA GALLO-ROSSO
Elisa Gallo-Rosso is a Cork-based interdisciplinary performing artist originally from Italy. Her practice spans across performance, theatre, and visual arts, with a focus on creating engaging and interactive experiences. She has a background in architecture and clown training, which influences her unique approach to transforming everyday objects and situations into playful and absurd theatrical events. Elisa is also an accomplished set designer, prop maker, puppeteer, and parade director.
In addition to her performances, Elisa offers her expertise as a set designer, prop maker, and puppeteer. She has extensive experience creating visuals, installations, and giant puppets for various productions, including parades and festivals. Her approach considers any idea from beginning to end, from planning to making, and from implementing the initial concepts to full realization.
Work
51 Removals
"51 Removals" is a comical and moving performance inspired by Elisa's own experience of moving 51 times in her life. The show invites the audience to participate in her latest move to Cork, as boxes and everyday objects come to life. This interactive piece explores themes of memory, departure, and belonging, with a touch of absurdity and clowning.
Credits:
Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland
Acknowledgements
51 Removals was a spotlight event for Culture Night 2024 mentioned by The Irish Times
Practical Information
Photo 1,4 credits: Cork City Culture Night
Photo 5,6 credits: Kath Gorman
Puppets Attack!
Workshop
Elisa also offers a dynamic puppet-making workshop called Puppets Attack! This workshop encourages parents and children to use recycled materials, fostering creativity and environmental awareness. It's designed to be interactive and engaging for all ages, promoting collaboration and fun between adults and children. An adult must accompany the children to create puppets.
Credits:
Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland
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Musica Maestro
"Musica Maestro" is an interactive walkabout performance where Elisa transforms into a conductor, turning the festival into an orchestra. Using a speaker, sheet music, and her own charisma, she invites the audience to become a spontaneous choir, creating a unique symphony of sound and movement.
Credits:
Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland
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