Dramatic techniques are attracting growing interest in adult training, particularly in experiential pedagogies. Among them, commedia dell'arte stands out for its use of the body, masks, improvisation ...

An Italian actor expert in the influential stage genre called “commedia dell’arte” presents a workshop on the topic at Bates College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Plavin Dance Studio, Merrill ...

Christopher Hawes is artistic director of Slingshot Theatre, which aims to bring the techniques of Commedia dell’Arte to a contemporary audience. Their new production, The Zanniskinheads and the Quest ...

STAUNTON – Mary Baldwin’s Compass Shakespeare Ensemble is bringing a commedia dell’arte-inspired production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Blackfriars Playhouse on Feb. 26-27. A commedia dell what?

I was watching “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini the other day and I was amused that in spite of the somber spirit of tragic opera, the famous composer was able to insert 3 stock figures straight from ...