The Italian Commedia and Please be Gentle

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Synopsis

Focusing on Commedia Dell'Arte, this work provides a historical and critical commentary of the Commedia. It highlights common factors between this genre and that of the Japanese Noh theatre. The author proposes six similarities: characters familiar to their audience and masked, minimal properties and scenery with the focus on the actor, the "families" of performers, a sharp mind as well as an agile body, a professional living on these skills and patronage, and a knowledgeable audience. Complementing this book is the play "Please Be Gentle" which explores the various tricks and devices of Commedia Dell'Arte acting.

Book details

Author:
David Griffiths
ISBN:
9781135304874
Related ISBNs:
9780203381205, 9783718657186, 9783718657186, 9783718657179, 9783718657179
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
120
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2020-06-29
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1998
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater, Entertainment, Nonfiction