Synopsis
Commedia Dell'Arte in the Twentieth Century - A Handbook for Actors
$39.99 Published by Routledge
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