Practice Commedia Dell'arte (5.1.1.5) - Global Theatre and Reflection - IB Board Grade 9 Drama
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Commedia dell'arte

Practice - Commedia dell'arte

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does improvisation mean in theatre?

💡 Hint: Think of acting without a written script.

Question 2 Easy

Name one stock character from Commedia dell'arte.

💡 Hint: They are archetypal figures used in the performances.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does Commedia dell'arte primarily rely on for its performances?

Fixed scripts
Improvisation
Pre-rehearsed sequences

💡 Hint: Consider how actors perform with flexibility.

Question 2

True or False: Commedia dell'arte features only serious themes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the stock characters.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a short Commedia dell'arte scenario involving at least two stock characters and lazzi. Detail how the physical comedy would unfold.

💡 Hint: Consider how characters might ‘react’ to their surroundings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the comedic techniques used in Commedia dell'arte with those in a modern sitcom of your choice. Discuss similarities in character archetypes.

💡 Hint: Think about character motivations and audience dynamics.

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