Style
This means 'comedy' in Italian
What is 'commedia'
The country of origin for Commedia.
What is Italy?
This was Patalone's stock gesture.
What is...?
*Bent, hips forward, money hands*
One striking feature of this character's mask is that it is green.
Who is Brighella?
This character claimed to be brave, but was actually a coward.
Who is Capitano?
They were needed so audience members could see the actions that created the story
What are large gestures?
Commedia troupes traveled in these.
What are wagons?
This was Columbina's gesture.
What is...?
*hands on hips, swish back and forth, foot tipped up*
A red bump can often times be found on this character's mask.
Who is Arlecchino?
This character was a good-natured trickster.
Who is Arlecchino?
Silently acting with imaginary props
What is Mime?
This is where Commedia troupes got their start.
What are open air markets?
This was Capitano's gesture.
What is...?
*flex arms, then cower with fingers to mouth*
These characters eventually had a diamond pattern on their costumes.
Who are Columbina & Arlecchino?
This character is considered mean & sneaky.
Who is Brighella?
These face coverings began at the performers top lip and extended just past their hairline.
What are half masks?
The people in the stories told in Commedia are called this.
What are stock characters?
This was Brighella's gesture.
What is...?
*hunch, tuck arms in, jellyfish/creep hands*
This character wore a sash, belt, and often had yellow on.
Who is Capitano?
This character was the most highly educated.
Who is Dottore?
These are short scenes made just for fun and social/political commentary.
What are lazzis?
These formed after performers' popularity took off from their humble outdoor origins.
What are traveling companies?
These are BOTH of Dottore's possible gestures.
What are...?
*Hand on big belly, hand sweeping in circle as if orating OR Hand holding many books, hand sweeping in circle as if orating*
These are the 2 separate characters that could historically go maskless.
Who are the Lovers (Innamorati) and Columbina
This character is the smartest of the servant roles.
Who is Columbina?