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Playing Commedia
Barry Grantham
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Description for Playing Commedia
Paperback. Graded exercises introduce the reader to the history and techniques of commedia, originating in mid-16th century Italy. Topics covered include: the commedia masks; mime and movement games; using face masks; and creating the roles. Illustrations demonstrate posture, gesture, costume and masks. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; 3JB; ANC; DSBD; DSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
A practical guide to the skills, characters and history of Commedia Dell'Arte through graded games and illustrated exercises - a useful tool in any actor's training and a discipline for all forms of physical theatre.
Chapters include:
* Warm-Up Games
* Mime and Movement Games
* Word Games
* Using Face Masks
* The Legacy of Commedia dell'Arte, a chapter looking at the individual Masks or characters in the traditional Commedia dell'Arte.
Product Details
Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Number of Pages
287
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854594662
SKU
V9781854594662
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Barry Grantham
Barry Grantham is a performer, director and teacher, and a leading British exponent of Commedia Dell'Arte. He has performed and given masterclasses in Norway, Sweden, Holland, Germany and Italy itself at the Teatro Municipiali, Regio Emilia. He has appeared at the Royal Opera House and Glyndbourne, and worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is the author of two books ... Read more
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