La MaMa Umbria International Click here to see more photos La MaMa Umbria International is a nonprofit cultural center and artists' residence founded by Ellen Stewart in 1990. Dedicated to the creation of activities which foster cultural exchange and international understanding, the center provides the opportunity for culturally diverse artists to live together while working on productions or participating in workshops and to develop their artistic skills immersed in a creative, natural environment. In the past eleven years, the Center's activities have included the presentation of over thirty theatre productions as well as workshops, art exhibitions, and conferences. The Center is situated in the countryside surrounding the town of Spoleto in central Italy, less than two hours away from Rome. It is a 700 year-old convent that has been transformed into a work center and residence for artists. Situated in the countryside surrounding Spoleto, the work is immersed in a natural environment. Workshops are held here with internationally renowned art professionals, whose work is contributing to the shaping of the contemporary landscape of performative arts. Actors, directors, dancers, performers and choreographers will have the opportunity to meet and work with inspiring masters. INFORMATION United States c/o La MaMa ETC 74a East 4th Street New York, NY 10003, USA Tel: 212-254-6468 Fax: 212-254-7597 E-mail: web@lamama.org INFORMAZIONI Europa Casella Postale 30, Succursale 1 06049 Spoleto (PG), ITALY Tel: (39) 0743 521 590 Fax: (39) 0743-22 24 87 LA MAMA UMBRIA INTERNATIONAL Students, teachers and artists reside at La MaMa Umbria, a 700 year-old convent that has been transformed into a work center and residence for artists. It is located in the Umbrian hillside just outside the town of Spoleto, less than 2 hours from Rome. La MaMa Umbria is a nonprofit cultural center founded by La MaMa ETC Artistic Director Ellen Stewart in 1990. The area includes rehearsal and performance spaces alongside the living quarters. Bedrooms are doubles and triples with shared bathrooms. Communal kitchen and dining rooms, a gallery and music room are also part of the structure. Click here to see photos of La MaMa Umbria International. On December 13, 2003 Ellen Stewart was awarded honorary citizenship by the city of Spoleto. She is the third person to receive this honor.