Commedia Dell'arte (Italian: "comedy of professional artists" also interpreted as "comedy of humors"), also known as Extemporal Comedy, was a form of improvisational theater which began in the 16th century and was popular until the 18th century, although it is still performed today.
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A Thumbnail History of Commedia dell'Arte - A brief explanation of History, Harlequin Mezzetino, Pantaloon The Doctor, The Lover The Captain, and The Inamorata.
Antonio Fava - Italian language site. School and troupe specializing in Commedia dell'Arte and masked performance.
Archivio Franca Rame Dario Fo - Italian language site. Archives of performers and playwrights Franca Rame and Dario Fo.
Carnival of Venice - Commedia dell'Arte - Brief history and details of Harlequin, Pantalone, Pulcinella, and Dottore.
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Commedia dell'arte - Theatrehistory.com's overview of the Italian improvised drama and its stock characters.
Meta Description: [ An overview of the Italian improvised drama known as Commedia dell'arte. ]
Commedia dell'Arte - Provides information on characters, plays and related links.
Dell'Arte School - A full-time, professional training program specializing in Physical Theatre.
Meta Description: [ Dell'Arte International is the United States center for the development, exploration, training, creation, and performance of the physical theatre traditions and their contemporary applications. We are a true ]
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Gimme Theatre - Combines contemporary performance and themes with Commedia dell'Arte styles.
Judith Chaffee's Commedia Website - Resources, bibliography, links, and live discussion.
Meta Description: [ A Commedia dell'Arte website from Judith Chaffee, with resources, annotated bibliography, links, and workshop information. ]
mask theatre in Friesland -
Meta Description: [ Theatro Tomato maakt professionele theatervoorstellingen met maskers voor de onder- en midden-bouw van de basisschool en speelt door heel Nederland. ]
Obscure Stages - An annotated bibliography of commedia dell'arte and other classic theater genres, including British music hall and pantomime, vaudeville, and burlesque.
Ophaboom - London-based internationally touring theatre company that has a background in commedia dell'arte.
Yahoo! Groups Commedia dell'Arte - Billboard, chat, pictures and links.
Meta Description: [ commediadellarte: Commedia dell'Arte is alive. ]
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