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Commedia by Fava [videorecording] : the Commedia dell'arte step by step / by Antonio Fava.

Contributor(s): Fava, Antonio, 1949- | Contemporary Arts Media (Firm) | Arscomica.
Publisher: [Italy] : Melbourne : Arscomica ; Contemporary Arts Media [distributor], c2005Description: 2 videodiscs (258 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.Subject(s): Commedia dell'arte | Italian drama (Comedy) | Improvisation (Acting)DDC classification: 792.23
Contents:
Disc 1. Introduction - Zanni - The Batocio - Innamorati (The lovers) - Capitano - Magnifico (Pantalone) (The greedy, old, rich merchant) -- Disc 2: Manifico - Dottore - Signora - Infarinato (White Face) - The androgynous mask - About objects Canavacci (Prepared scenes)
Instructor, Antonio FavaSummary: "Commedia dell'Arte as taught by Antonio Fava. The world-famous maestro reveals the characters, movement, masks, and comic scenarios of Commedia dell'Arte. Born in the Renaissance, Commedia continues to exercise a powerful attraction in the world of theater. It is a comic genre, a fundamental skill for actors, a precious tool for creating rapport with an audience, a foundation for all comedy, and pure theater. The Old Letchers, the Young Lovers, the Servants and Captains come to life in the ancient tradition with the rhythms, language, and culture of today." -- Cover.
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792.23 COM 2005 (Browse shelf) Set of 2 DVD Video 1 Available CALSH,25000,01,GR 1000147914

Disc 1. Introduction - Zanni - The Batocio - Innamorati (The lovers) - Capitano - Magnifico (Pantalone) (The greedy, old, rich merchant) -- Disc 2: Manifico - Dottore - Signora - Infarinato (White Face) - The androgynous mask - About objects Canavacci (Prepared scenes)

Instructor, Antonio Fava

"Commedia dell'Arte as taught by Antonio Fava. The world-famous maestro reveals the characters, movement, masks, and comic scenarios of Commedia dell'Arte. Born in the Renaissance, Commedia continues to exercise a powerful attraction in the world of theater. It is a comic genre, a fundamental skill for actors, a precious tool for creating rapport with an audience, a foundation for all comedy, and pure theater. The Old Letchers, the Young Lovers, the Servants and Captains come to life in the ancient tradition with the rhythms, language, and culture of today." -- Cover.

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