Barefoot Studios presents Masks of Thespis, an installation of masks created by Craig Jacobrown, Mishka L. Navarre, and UMO Ensemble,  November 11 through December 30.  Opening Reception, Saturday November 11 5:00-8:00 PM.  311 Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma. 253.627.2273 www.barefootcallous.org

Craig Jacobrown, has studied mask-making and mask theatre through apprenticeships with Balinese Mask Artist, IB Sutarja; NW Coast Native Mask Artists, Chief Henry Seaweed and Duane Pasco; as well as training in the LeCoq and Libby Appel tradition. He has performed, taught and conducted theatre workshops in colleges and theatres for over twenty years. He is also a professional sculptor, working in wood and bronze.

Mishka L. Navarre is the costume designer for the University of Puget Sound Theatre Arts Department. She is a highly skilled manager and costume designer with more than 10 years' experience in design, purchasing, sewing, patterning, cutting, needlework, fabric dyeing, wig making, crafts and shop management. Navarre has designed costumes for numerous educational regional theatres. She holds a BA from Central University of Iowa and an MFA in Costume Design from Western Illinois University.

UMO Ensemble is a six-member physical theatre ensemble that creates collaboratively through improvisation to develop vital, dynamic and multidisciplinary performance. UMO uses masks, movement, music, aerial and balancing acrobatics, puppets, text and character in the styles of Mask, Buffoon and Clown theatre. For the past ten years, UMO has toured theatres, festivals and universities both nationally and internationally.

October 2006

SiteWorks Photography. Closes October 21, 2006. Barefoot Studios showcases the art of dance with dance photos from the SiteWorks festival and Fish on a Stick sculptures featured in Callous Physical Theatre’s performance of Something’s Fishy as well as open observation of ballet and capoeira classes during Third Thursday Sept 21 ArtWalk 6:00-8:30 PM.

Artists include: Jori Adkins, Claudia Riedener, Sam Dollar, Catherine Swanson & David Goldberg, Laura MacCary, Joe Benner, Jeanne Douville, Catherine Gouker, Stephanie Kriege, Katharine M. Stricker, Susan Sipes, Carla Barragan, John Carlton, Brad McPhee, Michael D. Hoover, Machelle Beilke, Mila Kalen, Anna Kotelnikova, and Paul & Joséphine A. Zmolek

FishSticks featured in Callous Physical Theatre's SiteWorks performance, Something's Fishy will be on exhibition during September. Closes October 14, 2006. Opening reception/grand re-opening Saturday, September 9, 7:00-10:00PM.