By: Nina Kim, Donna Mehdiyar, Negusu Hizkias and John Burks

COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE

Commedia dell’arte means comedy of the profession.

Commedia dell’arte ranged from the 16th to the 18th century and became extremely popular in Europe.

Significant plays were Combat of the Masks, Jack Juggler, and The Emperor of the Moon

Carlo Goldoni: Europe’s greatest commedia dell’arte playwright.

Characters

Arlecchino Brighella Columbina Pagliaccio Pantalone

Masks

Arlecchino Brighella Pantalone

ThemesCommedia dell’arte displayed many themes of, lovers, jealousy, and adultery.

Famous Actor

Isabella Andreini is one of the most famous commedia dell’ arte actors

Who were the plays performed for?

Elizabeth I

James I

Who performed the plays?

Plays were performed by professional troupes. This picture shows the Gelosi troupe

Where were they plays performed?