| Title:
|
THE ITALIAN COMMEDIA AND PLEASE BE GENTLE
|
| By: |
David Griffiths, David Griffiths (Illus) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| List price:
|
£70.00 |
|
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ISBN 10: |
3718657171 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783718657179 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 1998 |
| Pages: |
120 |
| Description: |
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. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |