Commedia Dell' Arte

Commedia is art form which uses Stock Characters, Masks and Improvisation.  Students are introduced to the Masters -  Pantalone and El Dottore and the wonderful Zanni of Arlecchino, Brighella and Columbine.

Links on this site
2010 Commedia Photos
2010 Commedia Performance
2006 Commedia Performance

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Resources

BOOKS - these books are excellent resources - better than the web!!

John Rudlin - Commedia dell'Arte - An Actor's Handbook
Barry Grantham - Playing Commedia and Commedia Plays

Websites 

Justin's Theatre links - Commedia

Ms Rankin's Commedia Dell arte Character summary

Commedia Dell Arte

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