This session is an introduction to another famous servant of Commedia dell'Arte, possibly the most famous of all: Arlecchino

In the video and supporting handout you will study:

• The birth of Arlecchino: so many servants so many actors.
• Arlecchino's the status/social class
• Arlecchino's posture: low center of gravity
• Character's qualities: earthy, rooted, stubborn
• Arlecchino's animalistic qualities and mischievousness
• Driving force of the mask
• Clocking with masks: 'Colpo di Maschera technique
• Levels, jumps, and bows
• Arlecchino's walks: step, kick and fast walk.
• The leather mask
• Arlecchino's voice and noises: an improvisation.