The Italian Commedia and Please be Gentle
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
371865718X
ISBN-13
9783718657186
Publisher
Harwood-Academic Publishers
Imprint
Harwood-Academic Publishers
Country of Manufacture
CH
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 13th, 1998
Print length
120 Pages
Weight
220 grams
Product Classification:
Acting techniquesPlays, playscripts
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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. Included is the play "Please Be Gentle" which explores tricks and devices of Commedia Dell'Arte acting.
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.
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