Commedia Dell'Arte: A Handbook for Troupes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415204095)

A companion to John Rudlin's best-selling Commedia dell'Arte: A Handbook for Actors, this book covers both the history and professional practice of commedia dell'arte companies from 1568 to the present day. Indispensable for both the beginner and the professional, it contains historical and contemporary company case histories, details on company organisation, and tips on practical stagecraft.
Essential for students and practitioners, this book enables the reader to understand how successful commedia dell'arte companies function, and how we can learn from past and current practice to create a lively and dynamic form of theatre.
Includes tips on:
* writing a scenario
* mask-making
* building a stage
* designing a backdrop
* costume
* music.
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Author: Oliver Crick, John Rudlin
ISBN-10: 0415204097
ISBN-13: 9780415204095
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2001
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2001 pg. 76
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 223