Commedia Dell'Arte in the Twentieth Century - A Handbook for Actors
~ John Rudlin - 0415047706

An account of Commedia's origins as a popular theatrical form, plus a practical, step-by-step guide to using Commedia techniques in performance

The text provides sample monologues and explains each stock character's "type" in turn

For Companion book Commedia Dell'Arte - A Handbook for Troupes which covers both the history and professional practice of commedia dell'arte companies from 1568 to the early 21st century click here