Origins/Development
WHAT IS THE MID 16TH CENTURY
How did Commedia dell’arte influence French theater?
WHAT IS THE COMÉDIE-ITALIENNE TROUPE?
Why did Commedia decline in popularity?
WHAT IS CENSORSHIP?
This person wrote a play titled The Servant of Two Masters, leading to more realistic theatre.
WHO WAS CARLO GOLDONI?
Contemporary Commedia dell’arte performances use these to keep the tradition alive in performing.
WHAT IS MASKS/STOCK CHARACTERS/IMPROV?
Where did Commedia Dell’Arte originate?
WHAT IS ITALY?
What role did Commedia Dell’Arte play in the development of English theatre?
WHAT IS THE INFLUENCE ON ELIZABETHAN AND RESTORATION COMEDY
When did Commedia dell’arte begin its decline?
WHAT IS THE 18TH CENTURY?
This person popularized the role of the Innamorata, and was one of the most famous actresses and writers in this time.
WHO WAS ISABELLA ANDREINI?
This set of siblings adapted commedia dell’arte stock character types in their films.
WHO ARE THE MARX BROTHERS?
What was one of the main influences of the development of commedia dell’arte?
WHAT IS ROMAN THEATRE?
How did Commedia dell’arte influence Spanish theatre?
WHAT IS THE USE OF STOCK CHARACTERS
In what form does commedia dell’arte still exist today?
WHAT IS PANTOMIME/VAUDEVILLE/SLAPSTICK?
This actor defined the character of Pulcinella.
WHO WAS SILVIO FIORILLO?
You can most commonly find commedia dell’arte performances here.
WHAT ARE THEATRE FESTIVALS?
What makes commedia dell’arte different from earlier forms of theatre?
WHAT IS IMPROVISATION?
What were some changes commedia dell’arte went through as it spread throughout Europe
WHAT IS ADAPTING TO FIT LOCAL CULTURES?
This person's reforms contributed to the decline of commedia dell’arte.
WHAT IS CARLO GOLDONI?
This person is married to Isabella Andreini, and an actor.
WHO WAS FRANCESCO ANDREINI?
This kind of commedia influenced training is used in theatre classes today.
WHAT IS MASK WORK/PHYSICAL COMEDY?
What made commedia dell’arte so popular?
WHAT IS RELATABILITY?
How does commedia dell’arte continue to influence modern theatre, especially in Europe?
WHAT IS CLOWNING/MIME/IMPROV THEATRE?
How did political and social changes affect commedia dell’artes downfall?
WHAT IS LIMITING THE ABILITY TO PERFORM FREELY?
This was one of the most famous commedia dell’arte Troupes in America.
WHAT WAS THE GELOSI TROUPE?
Circus arts, puppetry and multimedia are all examples of ways to blend this with commedia dell’arte.
WHAT IS INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCES?