The Italian Commedia and Please be Gentle (Mask Series : A Release of Acting Resources)

by David Griffiths (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $43.43

  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. Included is the play Please Be Gentle which explores tricks and devices of Commedia Dell'Arte acting.