1st Edition

Commedia Dell'Arte A Handbook for Troupes

By Olly Crick, John Rudlin Copyright 2001
272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

A companion to John Rudlin's best-selling Commedia dell'Arte: A Handbook for Actors , this book covers both the history and professional practice of commedia dell'arte companies from 1568 to the present day. Indispensable for both the beginner and the professional, it contains historical and contemporary company case histories, details on company organisation, and tips on practical stagecraft.... Read more
List of illustrations, Preface, Acknowledgements, Part I Commedia dell’arte all’improvviso, Part II Commedia now, Part III Forming, training and performing, Appendices, Notes, Index

Biography

John Rudlin is a freelance theatre director, playwright and author. Olly Crick is a drama lecturer at Hereford College of Art and Design.