2023 half yearly Flashcards
1
Q
arlecchino
A
servant, jumpy and lively, smiley mask, jester costume
2
Q
tartaglia
A
servant, slow and sleepy, droopy mask
3
Q
brighella
A
servant, strong and witty, round strong mask
4
Q
pantalone
A
master, cranky and old, wrinkly mask with big eyebrows
5
Q
il dottore
A
master, fat and wise, rounded mask
6
Q
il capitano
A
master, arrogant and short-tempered, angry long nose mask
7
Q
isabella and flavio
A
don’t participate in hierarchy, in love, light and airy, no masks
8
Q
What is Commedia Dell’Arte?
A
- an early form of Italian theatre that originated in the 16th century
- characterised by the actors’ theatrical and excessive movements and voices, as well as the use of masks
- It is intended to be improvised in a comedic way and performed to its audiences in public
9
Q
When and where was Commedia invented?
A
Rome in the late 16th century, but became popular in the 18th century.
10
Q
What are some of the conventions of Commedia Dell’Arte?
A
- masks
- set characters
- each character has a unique quirk
- hierarchy
- exaggerated
- relationship between actor and audience
11
Q
Lazzi
A
trip, stuck
12
Q
Stanislavsky’s system
A
- given circumstances
- units
- objectives
- obstacles
- tactics
- actions
13
Q
fundamental questions
A
- who am i
- when and where am i
- what do i know
- what do i want
- how will i get it
- what must i overcome
