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Loading... Please Be Gentle: A Conjectural Evaluation of the Masked Performance of the Commedia Dell'Arte (Mask: A Release of Acting Resources, Vol. 3) (Vol 3)by David Griffiths
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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