CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
TERMINOLOGY
MASK
MIXED BAG
100
What Commedia character has the animal of a Cat & Rat?
Brighella
100
What animal does the character Arlecchino resemble?
Monkey
100
Fill in the blank:
___________ are stock comedic routines that are traditionally associated with Commedia dell'arte.
Lazzi
100
What does a long nose resemble for Commedia characters?
Stupidity
100
What are the tree types of stock characters we see in Commedia Dell'Arte?
Masters, Lovers & Servants
200
Each member of you group must stand as Pantalone
200
List 3 Stock Characters studied this term
Pantalone, Il Dottore, Il Capitano, etc.
200
What is this an example of:
"Arlecchino is cooking a pot of something for dinner. He continually seasons the dish, then tastes it, then adds more seasoning, tastes again, and this goes on until there is no food left in the pot."
Lazzi
200
Who does this mask belong to? 
Il Capitano
200
List one master, one servant and one lover
Master: Il Capitano
Servant: Arlecchino
Lover: Isabella
300
What is the difference between Il Capitano as a man of action, and Il Capitano as a man of poise and grace?
Man of action = bent knee
Man of poise and grace = straight leg
300
List 3 things you know about the stock character Columbina
1. Servant to Isabella (lady's Maid)
2. She is the daughter of Pantalone
3. She does not wear a mask
300
What is the term used in Commedia Dell'Arte that replaces 'scenario'?
Canovaccio
300
match each mask to the correct stock character:
1
2
3
1. Il Dottore
2. Brighella
3. Pantalone
300
Who am I?
I am a self made man of the lower class. I am a physical character that switches personalities when the master is around and when he leaves.
I am... Brighella
400
Separate the following characters into their stock type (master/servants/lover)
Isabella, Il Capitano, Il Dottore, Brighella, Arlecchino, Columbina, Pantalone, flavio & Pulcinella
Lovers: Flavio & Isabella
Masters: Il Capitano, Pantalone & Il Dottore
Servant: Brighella,Arlecchino, Pulcinella & Columbina
400
TRICK QUESTION: In what order did we study the Commedia stock characters? List the order
1.Arlecchino
2.Pulcinella
3. Brighella
4.Columbina
5. Capitano
6.Dottore
7.Pantalone
8.The Lovers
400
What is the Innamorati.
Who are they?
The Innamorati were the 'lovers' within the theatre style known as Commedia dell'arte. These characters were present within commedia plays for the sole purpose of being in love with one another, and moreover with themselves.
400
Describe Pulcinella's mask:
Colour:
Features:
Brown or black, with a beaked nose. the mask is furrowed with wrinkles and a large wart on the forehead.
400
"Columbina is in love with Brighella but is married to Arlechino. She pretends to be sick. Brighella pretends to be a doctor. When Arlechino is on stage, Brighella attends toColumbina in a very doctor-like fashion, But when Arlechino is off-stage or not looking, Brighella’s moves are distinctly non-medical."
Is an example of a ______________.
Canovaccio
500
Pick one character studied this term and list 5 detailed facts about them
e.g Il Capitano
- Afraid of mice
- Thinks he is the bravest of them all
- Has a long nose
- Is a Master
- Will do anything to not have to fight in a real battle
500
Create a lazzi including the character of Arrlecchino
Arlecchino is challenged to a fight. he grabs the closest person to him and uses them as a shield.
500
Identify the stock character and spell their names correctly:
1. I am like monkey, I am light on my feet and speak with a high pitched voice.
2. I am a low-class character who likes to knock people down to make myself feel bigger. I talk with a snide nasal voice and am 1/2 bird, 1/2 human.
1. Arlecchino
2. Pulcinella
500
What are the 3 mask rules when performing Commedia Dell'Arte?
1. ALWAYS turn your back to the audience when putting on and taking off your mask.
2. Never touch your mask while performing.
3. Always have your face forward when performing.
500
Each member of the group must stand and physically become a Commedia character that is different from the one you performed for your assessment (You can not be the same character as another member of your group).
I must be able to identify the characters for you to get the points
