Style
This means 'comedy' in Italian
What is 'commedia'
The country of origin for Commedia.
What is Italy?
The wrinkles on this character's mask are a prominent feature.
Who is Pantalone?
These characters had the most beautiful costumes.
Who are Innamorati (The Lovers)?
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?
A red bump can often times be found on this character's mask.
Who is Arlecchino?
What characters wore black, scholarly robes?
Who are Pantalone & Dottore?
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?
One striking feature of this character's mask is that it is green.
Who is Brighella?
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 is the only character whose mask only covers their nose and brow bone.
Who is Dottore?
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 the 2 characters that could historically go maskless.
Who are the Lovers (Innamorati) and Columbina
This character often wore white.
Who is Brighella?
This character is the smartest of the servant roles.
Who is Columbina?