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"Presents 250 comedy routines used by commedia performers in Europe from 1550 to 1750. Includes an introduction, two complete commedia scenarios, and a glossary of commedia characters. An important addition to the literature on Italian Commedia dell'Arte." -- Choice
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Format:Paperback
This fantastic little handbook collects together over 250 comic routines which are useful not only for commedia dell'arte performers, but for any physical theatre students, directors or actors as it outlines absolutely classic scenarios. The characters may seem outdated, but the humour and liveliness from these routines still permeates our pantomime, physical theatre and even sitcoms today.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful
I laughed out loud!
8 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
Of all the books out there concerning commedia dell'arte, I found this one to be one of the most informative and useful (and definitely the FUNNIEST!--and isn't that the point?). Mel Gordon clearly and concisely defines what lazzi are, and presents a series of them according to type; quite appropriate, considering commedia performers often kept notebooks full of such routines. One discovers that comedy has not really changed over the centuries. Perusal of these routines brings the tradition of commedia dell'arte to life in a way that hours of poring over Flaminio Scala's work can not. A must for any student of the Italian comedy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Excellent resource
17 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
I teach theatre history. One of their major assignments is to create and perform a commedia piece. This was an excellent resource for my students.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Lazzi, excellent book
8 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback
This is a great book if you are interested in Commedia dell'Arte, particularly if you really want to know what the performances were like. It's an easy quick read and very enjoyable. Great for theater majors.
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