Commedia Dell'Arte: A Handbook for Troupes

By Crick Olly, John Rudlin, Oliver Crick

Book Overview

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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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415204097
• ISBN13: 9780415204095
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Good resource

Personally, I found the historical aspect of this book the most appealing. The actual "how to" part of the book could easily be made into a seperate book itself. Great information, and I respect Mr. Rudlin. I've read most everything he's written and have thoroughly enjoyed learned about this wonderful art.