Commedia dell'Arte

Question 1

BONUS: How many men and women were in each troupe?

Accepted Answer

7 men, 3 females

Question 2

What does "Pantomime" mean?

Accepted Answer

Exaggerated movement, WITH speaking

Question 3

What does "Improvisation" mean?

Accepted Answer

To perform without a script, using info about characters

Question 4

How many people were usually in a Commedia dell'Arte troupe?

Accepted Answer

7-10

Question 5

Where were most Commedia performances held?

Accepted Answer

Plazas, Town Squares

Question 6

Which century did Commedia begin?

Accepted Answer

16th

Question 7

Where was Shakespeare writing his plays?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 8

Which country did Commedia dell'Arte originate in?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 9

The Simpsons were influenced by Commedia dell'Arte.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 10

What are stock characters?

Accepted Answer

The 7 stereotyped personalities of characters in Commedia

Question 11

What word best describes the masks?

Accepted Answer

Grotesque

Question 12

Which country, outside of Italy was most influenced by Commedia dell'Arte?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 13

What time period was Commedia dell'Arte popular?

Accepted Answer

1550 -1750

Questions 13