The Italian Commedia and Please be Gentle

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Dance, Performing Arts
Cover of the book The Italian Commedia and Please be Gentle by David Griffiths, Taylor and Francis
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Author: David Griffiths ISBN: 9781135304867
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 2, 2003
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: David Griffiths
ISBN: 9781135304867
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 2, 2003
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

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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.

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