This session is an introduction to one of the Masters (and Elders) of Commedia dell'Arte: Pantalone from Venice. 

• Pantalone's status: the Old Master (il Magnifico from Venice)
• Pantalone's animalistic qualities
• Character's qualities: staccato and small movements
• Driving force of the mask
• Clocking with masks: 'Colpo di Maschera technique
• Pantalone's physical transformation and posture: feet, back, chest, neck, and hands
• Pantalone's walks: step, slow walk, and fast walk
• The leather mask
• Pantalone's voice: an improvisation.