Commedia - The Lovers / Others Flashcards
The Lovers Status
high, sons and daughters of the old guys
Lovers Costume
latest fashion
Lovers props
Hankerchief, fan
Lovers Stance
not grounded, ballet positions, very fluid
Lovers Walk
Teeter, off balance
Lovers Mask
No mask, big makeup
Lovers Characteristics
vapid, shallow, selfish, self-interested, materialistic.
Il Capitano Status
Loner, foreigner
Capitano Costume
Military outfit
Capitano Props
sword
Capitano Stance (how he stands)
Chest Out, proud, taking up space.
Capitano Normal Walk
Big strides, straight back, walking heel toe
Capitano Promenade Walk
toes down first, strutting, fixing hair, etc
Capitanio Run
drops everything, scream like little girl, can only scooby doo run in place
Capitano Animal
Hunting dog/mastiff or peacock
Capitano Characteristics
acts brave but is a coward ; self appointed captain
Columbina Status
personal maid to the girl Lover
Columbina costume
maid costume , tits out
Columbina props
sometimes basket
Columbina Stance
one leg bent, one extended, chest out to show assets
Columbina Walks
Zanni walks, but feet are flicked up in the air
Columbina Animal
Dove
Columbina Mask
domino mask or no mask - depends
Columbina Characteristics
the only rational one ; center of the wheel ; in love with Arlecchino but also flirts with everyone else
