This session is an introduction to one of the most famous servants of Commedia dell'Arte: Zanni.

In the video and supporting handout you will study:

• Zanni's the status/social class
• Zanni's posture: low center of gravity
• Character's qualities: earthy, rooted, heavy
• Zanni's animalistic qualities
• Driving force of the mask
• Zanni's curiosity and naivety
• Clocking with masks: 'Colpo di Maschera technique
• Zanni's walks: normal, slow, and run
• Zanni's voice and noises: an improvisation
• The leather mask