Stock Characters Part I
Differences
Similarities
Commedia
Stock Characters Part II
100
I am a servant that resembles a bird.
Who is Zanni.
100
While Italy was enjoying prosperity, France was not due to this condition.
What is being at war.
100
Both France and Italy practiced this type of theatrical performance.
What is commedia dell arte.
100
Translates to the "art of comedy" or "theatre of craft or skill."
What is commedia dell arte.
100
I am an old man from a medical background.
Who is the Doctor.
200
I am an old man that only cares about his money.
Who is Pantalone.
200
This country focused primarily on commedia dell arte, while its counterpart moved on to scripted performances.
What is Italy.
200
Both France and Italy borrowed ideas from these past ruling countries.
Who are Greece and Rome
200
A situation that was given to the performers minutes before they took the stage.
What is a scenario.
200
I am a powerful ruler.
Who is Magnifico.
300
I am a braggart of military decent.
Who is the Captain.
300
Comic playwright of the French Renaissance.
Who is Moliere.
300
Playwrights used me to keep plot lines to one per play.
What is unity of action.
300
Commedia's modern day form exists in this quick-witted performance style.
What is improv.
300
I am an energetic, joker.
Who is Harlequin.
400
I am a servant that is charming, yet brash.
Who is Brighella.
400
Type of musical performance that originated in Italy.
What is opera.
400
Playwrights used me to keep the action in a familiar setting.
What is unity of place.
400
Commedia dell arte helped to create these exaggerated, stereo-typical characters.
What are stock character.
400
I am cunning and flirtatious.
Who is Columbina.
500
I am a character that wasn't introduced until the 1900's.
Who is the witch.
500
I am a tragic, French playwright.
Who is Jean Racine.
500
This term is used to describe the three unities that playwrights followed.
What is verisimilitude.
500
These are humorous routines used in commedia performances.
What are lazzi.
500
I am overly-dramatic and in love.
Who is first actor/actress.
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