Commedia
Dell'Arte Resources
A
Thumbnail History of Commedia dell’Arte-- This is an
easy place to start. While it doesn’t go into too much depth,
however, it does allow you go get a general overview of commedia.
It also has some good pictures if you dig around a bit.
The
Commedia dell’CARTE Hompage-- This page is awesome!
It was created by a theatre company that seems to work extensively
with commedia. Tons of great character description and analysis.
Commedia
dell’Arte and Carnival--This site is not as extensive
as the others, however, it has good information on the 4 major
characters of commedia and it talks about commedia’s connections
with carnival traditions. Visit the links page for more resources.
Commedia
dell’Arte--A decent geocities site. Visit the links
page for more resources.
Commedia
dell 'Arte Characters--
A brief history and performance how-to for middle- to high school
students. This site is very helpful, as it gives an overview of
the stock characters
Judith
Chaffee's Commedia Website-- has good background information
complete with timelines and other links. Includes detail on the
traditions and style.
The
Uses of Commedia Dell'Arte in Training the Modern Actor--
a paper published on-line on performing Commedia.
Commedia
Dell'Arte Characters-- interesting costuming information but
other information is basic.
Commedia
dell' Arte Scenarios-- one of the largest collections of scenarios.
Site has contact information for acting troupes and an online
bibliography for more information.
The Red Hat-- a ready to use scenario.
The
Punch and Judy Worldwide Web Ring--
incredible resource on Punch and Judy
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