7/23/2019 Commedia Character Research Handout

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Mr. Mochizuki

ADA 2O

Library Research

Commedia dell Arte CharacterStudy

In pairs, use the internet to answer the following questionsabout the Commedia dell Arte stock character that you havebeen assigned.

Starting Tip: type commedia dell arte into google andperuse the sights listed on the rst page.

1) Describe the stereotype that your stock character represents.

2) List at least five personality traits that your character typically possesses.

3) What is the status of your character in relation to the other Commedia

dell Arte characters?

4) As fully as possible, describe the costume and mask worn by your

character.

5) List at least five Lazzithat actors playing your character would

typically perform.

6) Describe the way in which your character typically moves on stage.

Consider posture, gait and gestures.