Reading the pamphlet I have realized what comedia dell' arte really is and all the aspects that go inside of it. I found it very intriguing that they have to actually improvise the whole play. I personally, have a problem doing this. I prefer having a script and developing my character with time. However, comedia dell' arte is exactly the opposite; you start knowing exactly how your character is, but you improvise all the actions that happen. Maybe my choice has to do with the fact that I am scared of messing up. Improvisation can be very dangerous because it can go so bad, or it can go so well, so I am scared of the scene just not working out and not being funny. So now that I know more about this topic, I am actually looking forward to learning about this because it would be a risk for me to take and learn how to do comedia dell' arte successfully.
Moreover, I think that it is amazing how we keep using the same stereotypes of characters now a days and we took it from comedia dell'arte. Now, every time I watch my series or movies, I will have that in mind all the time and see how different actors develop this characters differently and how they react to different situations, and what is the aspect that makes everything FUNNY.
Comedia Dell' Arte:
You're right. This will be a challenge for you, but I think you are very capable of taking it on. As we move through the unit, be thinking of which character you think you could do well.
ResponderEliminarAlso keep in mind that, though many elements are improvised, you will have things that you always say/do in every performance. This is called lazzi, and it's your bag of tricks so to say, so you don't have to worry as much about messing up. Your character will be very defined before performance, and you can rely on your character to create the humor, rather than your improvisational skills.