beginning of inprov
This art form is known for unscripted performances and quick thinking had its roots in 16th century Italy, and helped revive interest in my performance
What is inspirational theater?
These groups of actors traveled from town to town in medieval and Renaissance performing in public squares rather than theaters
What are traveling troops.
This form of Italian theater, who name means “comedy of the professional” began in the 1500s and is considered an early form of improvisational performance?
What is commiedia del’Arte
The Italian theatrical tradition that laid the groundwork for modern improv featuring mask characters in stock situations
What is commedia de’arte
This Italian theatrical tradition used mass characters like harlequin and performed outdoors with portable stages
What is comedian dell’arte
This mass servant known for his slapstick, humor and agility or a checkered costume and often caused trouble
Who is our arlecchino
during the cultural revival in Italy, this city was known for as a hub for experimental theater and artistic innovation
What is Milan
Traveling troops often performed in these public spaces, ideal for acting large crowds in town and villages
What are marketplace?
Performers and comedian de Arte often use these face coverings to represent fixed character types in social classes
What are masks?
One of the key principles of improv this two word phrase encourages building on ideas rather than reacting them
What is ‘yes,and’
Because they lacked formal theaters, traveling performance often use the simple movable platforms to their show
What are wagons or makeshift stages?
This wealthy, greedy and foolish old man character often tried to control his daughter’s love life with no success
What is Pantalone?
In effort to improve Italy’s through the arts, this government funded organization, supported contemporary theater and performing arts
What is the ministry of culture?
This stock character from outdoor Italian comedy was known for his acrobatics checker costume and clever tricks
Who’s Harlrquinn?
Rather than using a script comedian del Arte actors relied on these lose outlines or scenarios to structure their performance
What are scenarios