Movement of commedia Flashcards
What are the zanni/servant main stance?
Weight on one foot, bottom out, back slightly arched, chest high, head balanced. Zanni bounces from one foot to another, keeping low with one leg bent and the other straight. Arms are loose but slightly lifted at the upper arms. Feet are flat on the ground. The head moves sharply in all directions with wide eyes scanning for opportunities or danger.
What are the zanni/servant main 8 movements?
The two step, the three step, the crouch and hide,The creep:big zanni walk, the slave walk, the sleeping pose, the cower, the cockerel
Who would use the zanni movements in a servant to two masters?
Truffaldino, Brighella, and Smeraldina
What is the il captinos main stance?
What is il captinos 6 main movements?
The boast, the flirt, the run away two step, the shrink, the man of war, the man of love
Who would use Il calptinos movements in a servant to two masters?
Beatrice when dressed as Federido
What are the lovers main stance?
What are the lovers 5 main movements?
The glide, the letter, courting, the rejection, the faint
What is Il Dottore’s main stance?
What is pantalones main stance?
What are Pantalones 3 main movements?
the tantrum, the heart attack, the bettle
What is the two-step in zanni movement?
A fast running step with knees lifted high, toes upward, and arms swinging in opposition. The back is arched with head thrown slightly back. Breath is rapid in a 1-2 rhythm. It is used when the zanni is in danger or escaping.
What is the three-step in zanni movement?
A skipping step used when running an errand or in a happy mood. It involves three steps leading on one foot, then three on the other. Lead with the pelvis for balance, and the run is done in a zig-zag pattern.
What is the crouch and hide in zanni movement?
A sudden drop to crouch when danger is near. Head snaps left and right to check surroundings. Zanni hides behind imagined objects and believes they are invisible if still. They straighten up and act brave after danger passes.
What is the creep or big zanni walk?
An exaggerated, cartoon-like creeping motion. Knees lift high, back curls over the knee, and the body opens and closes with each step. Breath is long and audible. A ‘shhh’ gesture may be used to the audience.
What is the slave walk in zanni movement?
A tired, long-armed walk to show exhaustion from hard labor. Arms hang heavy, back slouches, and facial expressions are exaggerated to show misery. Wide eyes face the audience with a downturned mouth.
What is the sleeping pose in zanni movement?
An exaggerated yawn followed by sleeping while standing. The zanni may balance on one leg or lean on scenery. Snores and noises are loud, and the zanni often talks in sleep.
What is the cower in zanni movement?
A defensive pose with arms lifted to protect the face and body. The back arches, and legs bend in a wide crouch. If slapped, a leap follows with a loud, exaggerated reaction to suggest pain.
What is the cockerel in zanni movement?
A proud march with chest puffed out, knees high, and nose held in the air. Elbows lift like wings, and thumbs may hook into an imaginary set of braces. It’s used to show triumph, which is often short-lived.
What is Il Capitano’s ‘Boast: Passo di Montagna’?
Capitano lifts his chest, raises his arms with elbows out, and bounces on his heels with high knees. He gazes into the distance as if overlooking mountains, holding his nose high. He may salute or wave as if addressing someone far away.
What is Il Capitano’s flirt movement?
The boast is exaggerated with pointed toes, a flick of the foot, and confident arm gestures. He emphasizes his nose and flaunts his long boots to ladies. Capitano may comically flirt with someone in disguise if the plot demands it.
What is Il Capitano’s ‘Run-Away-Two-Step’?
Capitano panics at any hint of danger, running away in a zanni two-step with high knees, head thrown back, and hands clutching his behind. He may run in a circuit around the stage or lift his legs high to avoid a mouse chasing him.
What is Il Capitano’s ‘Shrink’ movement?
When faced with immediate danger, Capitano quakes, shakes, and shrinks into a cowering position, rooted to the spot. He may try to exit sideways like a crab. Once danger passes, he leaps up, pretending he was never afraid.
What is Il Capitano’s ‘Man of War’ movement?
Capitano demonstrates his ‘battle experience’ by taking a burdened stance with shoulders forward and exaggerated lunges. He moves as if through a strong wind, eventually crawling across the stage with a struggle. His gaze remains fixed on the audience for comic effect.
What is Il Capitano’s ‘Man of Love’ movement?
Capitano tries to appear as a perfect gentleman, often kneeling to kiss a lady’s hand or going weak at the sight of beauty. However, his clumsy attempts at romance usually reveal his base nature, leading to rejection.
What are the types of Lovers?
First Lovers: Confident, serious, and willing to die for love. They follow proper courtship etiquette.
Second Lovers: Fickle, clumsy, and in love with love itself. They are less fluid and more impulsive in movement.
What is the Lovers’ ‘Glide’ movement?
Lovers glide across the floor as if dancing, taking a pose on the in-breath and gliding on the out-breath. Female Lovers use soft, extended arms; Male Lovers, firm and angular arms. Changes in breath alter the emotion (e.g., hope or disappointment).
What is the Lovers’ ‘Letter’ movement?
When retrieving a letter or item, they do so with elegance, without bending at the waist, as if wearing a tight corset. Second Lovers may stumble or bend awkwardly.
What is the Lovers’ ‘Courting’ movement?
First Lovers court from afar, using extended gestures to convey feelings. Second Lovers may lose control of their passions, reaching out and creating palpable tension with sharp breaths and mounting physical tension.
What is the Lovers’ ‘Faint’ movement?
Lovers move from love to heartbreak instantly, pushing hands away from the pain, turning their heads dramatically, and elongating their body. First Lovers remain elegant; Second Lovers lose control, with exaggerated expressions and flailing arms.
What is the Lovers’ ‘Rejection’ movement?
In rejection, Lovers take a dramatic stance, swooning with a hand on the forehead, arched back, and turning to profile. A zanni or servetta often catches them and fans them in the faint.
