Fabiola Opare-Darko

Costumier/e, Conférencier/e

Ghana

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English

Fabiola Mamle Opare-Darko is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Theatre arts of the University of Ghana. She was also Arts co-coordinator, Dance instructor and lecturer of Ghanaian Culture at Central University College, Pella Iowa during the Ghana Summer Programme. She is a Costume Consultant, Choreographer and a Dance Instructor to many theatre groups.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Fine Arts University of Ghana, Legon. Sept., 2008 -July, 2010

(Costume Design)

Bachelor of Arts University of Ghana, Legon. Sept., 2004-June, 2007

(Dance Studies)

RESEARCH INTRESTS

1. Adapting theatre costumes of Africa (eg.Egungun masquerades of Nigeria, Dipo Costumes of Ghana, Traditional Dance costumes, etc) for the contemporary stage).

3. Costumes of Ghanaian Masquerades.

2. To find a theory for “African costume”

PRODUCTIONS COSTUMED

1. Jinamizi : Dance choreography directed by Latipher Amma Osei to be Performed at The Amu Hall, University of Education Winneba on the 25th -28th October 2012.

2. Alien King : by Mohamed Ibn Abdallah, Directed by Africanus Aveh Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio on the 11th -15th October,2012.

3. Othello : directed by Edward Akakpo and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio on the 12th of the April 2012.

4. Mother Christmas: a film by Sackey Sowa Premiered at TV 3 Kanda, on the 6th December 2011

5.John Mensah Sarbah-Lawyer and a Patriot : A screen play written and directed by Prof. Martin Owusu. March 2011.

6. The Christmas Story :Written and directed by Sarah Dzogbadzi and performed by the Home Science Dept. Nursery School, December 2010

7. Children of the Land. Written and produced by Professor Kofi Anyidoho and choreographed by Terry Bright Ofosu. Performed at the National Theatre from the 20th to 23rd July, 2010.

8. Tikaya – Aasakoa, a dance of idioms. Graduate student dance performance choreographed by Kodjo Afriyie Adomako. Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon. 30th March to 2nd April 2010.

9. The Future of Dance- Directed by Oh! Nii Sowah and Professor Nii Yatey. Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon, on the 30th March to 2nd April 2010.

10. The African Cinderella– Collaboration between the Swedish National Theatre and the National Theatre of Ghana directed by Francisca Quartey and premiered at the National Theatre, Accra, on the 6th march 2010.

11. The President’s Son (Sodom and Gomorrah) A film directed by Godwin Kotey and premiered at the National Theatre 6th July 2010.

12. Chimpo, Champa, and Chimpi– A film directed by Sackey Sowah, 2010. Not released.

13. Dare to Dream- Opening Ceremony of the International Hockey Championships. Choreographed by Professor Nii Yartey and performed at the Hockey Pitch, Accra 10th July, 2009.

14. Asanteman – Graduate Play-writing project directed by John Osei Tutu and performed at the Efua Sutherland Studio from the 29th to 31st October, 2009.

15. Joseph and His Technicolor Dream Coat– Directed by Benard Adjirackor and performed at the Amphi Theatre, Legon from 2nd to 5th April 2009.

16. The Light of Darkness- Choreographed by Peter Hudson and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama studio on the 4th and 5th April, 2009.

17. The Groom Said No! Directed by Nana Fosua Akro-Bamfo. Performed at the Amphi Theatre, Legon, from the 8th to 10th October, 2009.

18. The Legacy of Adam and Eve- A Site For Joy PENSA literary production. Choreographed by Solomon Dartey and performed at the National Theatre, 4th may, 2008.

19. Abodam – (Creeping Menace)

A dance on drug abuse. Choreographed by Terry Bright Ofosu and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio. 2008.

20. ‘Xani’ (dreams) – Choreographed and directed by Ben Aryettey and performed by the National Dance Ensemble. 2008.

21. The Elements- Choreographed by Abigail Atsugah and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, legon, 16th may 2008

22. The Lion and the Mouse- Theatre for Development Project, supervised by Rev. Elias Asiama and performed at the Kanda Presbyterian Church, 4th May, 2008.

23 Ahohimhim- Choreographed by Mr.Seth Asare Newman and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama, Studio, Legon, 2nd May, 2008.

24. The Lion and the Jewel- Directed by Sophia and performed at the Amphi Theatre, Legon, on the 8th to 10th October, 2008.

25. Beauty and the Beast – Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon, 2008

26. Diary of a Mad Black Woman -Directed by J.O.T Agyman and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon, 2008.

27. Beauty and the Beast – Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon, 2008

28. Abaaba See – Student final project choreographed and directed by Fabiola Mamle Opare-Darko. Performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, legon. 7th April, 2007.

29. Shaka Zulu – Directed by Phyllis Lartey and performed at the Amphi Theatre, Legon, 8th to 10th November 2007.

30. Music and Dance of Our Time Theatre Season 2007 Directed by Oh! Nii Sowa and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio,Legon.

31. Issues!!! – Choreographed by Oh! Nii Sowa and performed at the Efua Sutherland Drama Studio, Legon.2007.

32. The Prince of Egypt – A musical directed by David Tetteh Quashie, performed at the National Theatre on the 14 July, 2006.

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS ATTENDED

1. School of Performing Arts 50th Anniversary International Conference.

Theme: Creative Arts Pedagogy in the Context of Development Challenges.

Date: 19th-20th October, 2012.

3. 10th Faculty of Arts Colloquium. 17th-18th April, 2012.

Theme: Understanding African Humanity: Religion and Modernity in the 21st Century.

5. 8th Faculty of Arts Colloquium. April 14th-15th 2010

Theme: Communicating as a nation: Back to the Future

Source – Dept of Theatre Arts

University of Ghana, Legon