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stock characters
Translate them in today's world!
Important names in the game
100
This is the country where Commedia Dell'arte was born.
what is Italy
100
The female young lover who performs unmasked
who is the innamorata
100
from the very popular sitcom friends, there two characters represent the innamorati characters because they go through many obstacles to find each other but ultimately their love wins in the end. 
Who are Ross and Rachel
100
the most famous female young lover who acted as part of the Gelosi Troupe
Who is Isabella Andreini
200
The groups of traveling actors who performed together in this type of theatre.
What are troupes
200
the masked servants who often acted comically
Who are the zanni
200
From the popular sitcom, Full House this character represents the stock character Zanni through his comedic actions and comments as well as his brightly colored outfits.
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Who is Joey
200
The first documented professional actress to appear on stage in 1566
Who is Vincenza Armani
300
True or False. The action in this form of theatre was directly planned and imbedded in the script.
False (action was improvised)
300
a wealthy merchant who usually had a love for food and conversation
who is Pantalone
300
From the popular serious, New Girl he represents the stock character Alrecchino due to is constant ridiculous and comical actions and comments through out the episodes.
Who is Schmidt.
300
The most famous zanni, who's motley costume became codified as "Harlequin."
Who is Arlecchino
400
The casts performing the plays in the form of commedia dell'arte are this...
mixed-gender casts
400
the solider type who's arrogance typically out-weighted his achievements
Who is Capitano
400
In the Disney movie Aladdin, this character represent the stock character Pantelone for his facial features depict the mask of this stock character and her all displays an inappropriate love interest for the young girl Jasmine.
Who is Jafar
400
Father-in-law to Isabella Andreini and head of the famous Gelosi troupe
Who is Giovan Battista Andreini
500
this date marks the official "birthday" of the commedia (month, day and year please)
what is February 25, 1545.
500
These two types of characters served as temptations and distractions for the innamorati characters
who are the courtesans and procuresses
500
The two actors Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly play two Arlecchino type characters in this movie where there silly, simple-minded, and dimwit like actions get them into some silly situations as two grown men living with their parents.
What is Step Brothers
500
A well-known actor-manager who took on the risky move of publishing the scarnios of his troupes.
Who is Flaminio Scala