That's difficult to answer, the traditional form tends to have a basic plot line (at least to a point) but how the actors get there is mainly through improv.
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As a group, they are called zanni.
Commedia dell'arte originated in Italy in the 16th century as a form of professional, improvised theatre performed by travelling troupes. It featured stock characters and scenarios with masked performers, blending scripted scenes with ad-libbed dialogue. The art form spread throughout Europe, influencing comedy and theatre traditions for centuries to come.
The key features of commedia del arte are :- * It's performed outside * The characters are always the same * Masks are used * None or not many props are used * Not much speech is use * It is based around a scenario and is then made up * There's no script
Museo de Arte del Tolima was created in 2003.
Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte was created in 1996.
Since most actor's in Comedia del Arte wore masks, they were later referred to as the "masks".
The witty servant character in Commedia dell'Arte is known as Arlecchino or Harlequin. Arlecchino is quick-witted, mischievous, and often outsmarts his masters or other characters in the performances. He is known for his acrobatics, physical humor, and colorful patched costume.
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Antonio Maschio has written: 'Pensieri e chiose sulla Divina commedia: del gondoliere Antonio Maschio. Volume diviso in tre ..' 'Pensieri e chiose sulla Divina commedia del gondoliere Antonio Maschio'
well i dont know much but if u hav found anything out about him could u give me a website reference cos i gotta do a presentation on him (not my choice) but yea if u can repost it as an answer or send it to quiksilver_myles@hotmail.com Here is a better description: Tartaglia is a minor character in Commedia who stutters a lot, often so much that other characters find it hard to tell what he is saying. He often repeats, and then gets frustrated with himself.
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