There has been an enormous revival of interest in Commedia dell'arte. And it remians a central part of many drama school courses. In Commedia dell'arte in the Twentieth Century John Rublin first examines the orgins of this vital theatrical form and charts its recent revival through the work of companies like Tag, Theatre de Complicite and the influential methods of Jacques Lecoq. The second part of the book provides a unique practical guide for would-be practitioners: demonstrating how to approach the roles of Zanni, Arlecchion, Brighella, Pantalone, Dottore, and the Lovers in terms of movement, mask-work and voice. As well as offering a range of lazzi or comic business, improvisation exercises, sample monologues,and dialogues. No other book so clearly outlines the specific culture of Commedia or provides such a practical guide to its techniques. This immensely timely and useful handbook will be an essential purchase for all actors, students, and teachers.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415047708
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95525861
Product Key Features
Book Title
Commedia Dell'arte: an Actor's Handbook
Author
John Rudlin
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Television
Publication Year
1994
Number of Pages
296 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
503g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John Rudlin
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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