商品簡介
Designed for artists of all levels and experience, EXPLORING MODERN COMMEDIA provides a quick and informative guide for everything from form and technique to character and show development in a modern exploration of the ancient Italian masked theatre, commedia dell’arte.EXPLORING MODERN COMMEDIA: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MASK WORK AND PHYSICAL THEATRE DEVELOPMENT IN COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE is a fun and informative hands-on resource for performers wishing to explore modern commedia, mask technique, and character creation, based on methods developed through the personal research and practice of the author. The book is intended for readers at all levels of experience with the craft, and can be used as an introduction to physical theatre and mask work, as well as scene devising and show creation. Landvatter outlines simple exercises that strengthen technique which build upon each other so the artist feels constantly challenged and can identify areas of growth and development in his or her own practice. Along with form and technique, Landvatter discusses commedia dell’arte and its relevancy in today’s theatre world, from audience involvement to subject matter.About the Author:ALi Landvatter is the founder of the acclaimed U.S.-based commedia dell’arte troupe, Tut’Zanni. She attended the Accademia dell’Arte, where she met her company members and worked with such instructors as Marcello Bartoli. Ali frequently acts as a guest artist and clinician at universities and elementary schools across the country in addition to a regular performance schedule including both national and international appearances.
