Year 9

Commedia dell'arte: an introduction

Lessons (6)

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    In this lesson, we will be exploring what commedia dell'arte is, where it came from, and how it is different from other styles of theatre.
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    In this lesson, we will be experimenting with the commedia style through the use of mime and physicality.
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    In this lesson, we will begin exploring the use of language and speech in Commedia dell'Arte.
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    In this lesson, we will begin exploring the stock characters and the masks that form the basis of who they are.
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    In this lesson, we will continue exploring the stock characters and the masks that form the basis of who they are.
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    In this lesson, we will combine our prior knowledge of character, through the commedia style.
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