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Performing Arts Conservatory Carmel (PACC) was erected in the summer of 1999 by John Farmanesh-Bocca as an occupational / vocational performance program for aspiring theatre artists between the ages of 15 - 21 years of age. The curriculum was based on the works of Jerzy Grotowski, Steve Wangh, Sanford Meisner, Wendell Beavers, Tadashi Suzuki, Joseph Chaikin, and the works of other Master Teachers of the Experimental Theatre Wing at New York University. Over time specific physical theatre approaches developed by PACC became a vocabulary unique to the company. Many of these techniques are still employed by the former Company Members and John in his work at both NYU and The Juilliard School.
PACC's inaugural production of 'Hamlet' was performed after the first semester of training in the summer of 1999 at the Circle Theatre of Pacific Repertory Theatre in Carmel California. The final semester of PACC officially took place in February of 2oo3.
In all there were 38 graduates of the Conservatory with over 100 total participants including the Carmel based program as well as the program's extensions and outreach. Many of the school's graduates went onto study at such prestigious training programs as Harvard's American Repertory Theatre, New York University, Oxford, Cornish, Central School of London, Moscow Arts Theatre, Sarah Lawrence, Naropa University and The Juilliard School.
The PACC graduates include…
1. Alix Angelis
2. Kris Angelis
3. *Curtis August
4. Caitlin Bargenquest
5. Nick Barth
6. Jessica Beckett
7. Becky Berry
8. Mike Buffo
9. *Vinny Cardinale
10. David Feather
11. Daniel Franks
12. Cameron Fuller
13. Anna Greenfield
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14. Kyle Glanville
15. Austin Guest
16. Natalie Hall
17. *Monica Hunkin
18. Lee Holebroke
19. Monica Johnson
20. Roz Kooker
21. Pearce Larson
22. John Martin (honorary graduate)
23. Anne-Louise Marquis
24. Billy McCoy
25. Dash Peppin
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26. Roberto Preciado
27. Melissa Powell
28. Krystal Ridgeway
29. Camron Robertson
30. *Alex Rogers
31. Ryan Rogers
32. Ian Reottger
33. Caitlin Schultz
34. Michael Towsey
35. Aaron Wagner
36. Dakota Witt
37. Gabriella Wolodarski
38. Miriam Wolodarski |
*Apprentice & Directing Program
John Farmanesh-Bocca
R.J. Wofford
Jessica Beckett
Kent Carlson
Wendell Beavers, Maury Ginsberg, Gerry Hiken, KJ Holmes,
Paul Langland, Tomiko Rivera, Geoff Schlaes, Steve Wangh, William Wiess
The Carmel Youth Center staff & board of directors, Stephen Moorer, Julie Hughett-Moorer,
Geoff Schlaes John and MaryAnn Rousseau, RJ Wofford and the staff at PRT, Michael Jacobs & Carmel High School, Larry Welch
& Monterey High School, the COTA organization.
Big Thanks to you all.
Hamlet – summer 1999
Tartuffe – fall 1999
Karm-Hell – spring & fall 2ooo
American Family – summer 2ooo
Measure for Measure – summer 2ooo
Othello – spring 2oo1
Romeo & Juliet – spring 2oo1
27 one-person shows – summer – 2oo1
Hamlet – fall 2oo1, Classical Theatre Program Extension Palos Verdes CA
Tartuffe – spring 2oo2, Classical Theatre Program Extension Palos Verdes CA
Medea Project – summer 2oo2
Medea
Kakarro
The Alchemist
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Thank you to the many students that allowed me to guide them in their beginning footsteps in the theatre. For every ounce I taught I was also learning, which is how I knew it was all going very well. I am so fortunate to have had the many experiences that these extraordinary and unique human beings have given me. They all had a hand in shaping the director and performer I am today. For that I am grateful.
I hope the work has served you over time, and no matter where you are today, or in whatever profession, that it continues to accumulate as life and the new influences come.
I am confident that the experiences had at PACC prepared you to have thoughtful conversations about theatre and life with anyone in the world. Whether it be, passing on information and experience to a younger person, debating with a colleague, or gleaning the wisdom of an experienced journeyman of the arts. My hope is that you are using that gift today.
Best Wishes,
John
P.S. I think Steve Wangh said it best when he looked at all of us in the summer of 2oo2 and said, "I see a lot of wonderful future parents in this room."
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