Origins
Commedia dell'Arte translates into this English phrase. a
What is the Comedy of the Profession.
How early Commedia companies put on shows.
What are performances in the streets of various European cities?
Stereotypical,cliche, fictional character.
What is a stock character?
The actors used long sticks/ swords. True or False?
What is "True"?
Ensemble acting.
What is a system of theatrical presentation in which balanced casting, accurate historical reference, and careful integration?
Commedia originated in this place, and during this time period.
Italy, 14th Century
Commedia dell'arte didn't have many playwrights or scripts? True or False.
What is "True"?
Acting qualities of Commedia dell'arte.
Singing, Dancing, Tumbling, & Acrobatics
Mr Bean was an example of this Commedia character.
Who is Harlequin, the mischievous servant?
When and where did commedia dell'arte begin.
What is Italy in the 16th century?
One reason commedia dell'arte ended.
What is much of the dialect was lost on foreign audiences?
What is the performance became a common thing and it lost its value?
These tactics became popular when words lost meaning to foreign audiences.
What is physical humor?
These various art forms that are popular now were all derived from Commedia.
What are puppet shows, Harlequinade, pantomime, and sitcoms.
Commedia was originally spoken in this language.
What is Italian?
Impact did this time period have on the country.
What is quickly spread throughout Europe, creating a lasting influence on Shakespeare, Molière, opera, vaudeville, contemporary musical theatre, sitcoms, and improv comedy?
Outfits and accessories that major characters wore?
What are contrasting colors and masks?
Types of costumes stock characters used?
What are specific costumes for specific characters?
A group of traveling actors.
What is a troupe?
Commedia Dell'arte was able to pick up steam with the formation of these groups usually consisting of around 10 people
What are professional companies?
What was the significance of the costumes that the actors and actresses wore?
Showed place in society, differentiating between characters
The style of Commedia Dell'arte.
What is improv?
Servants, old men, lovers, and captains.
What are four types of stock characters?