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.
Copyright:
1998

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
120 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781135304867
Related ISBNs:
9780203381205, 9783718657179, 9783718657186
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
OPA
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Drama, Plays and Theater
Grade Levels:
College Freshman
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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