Commedia is taught to year 7 students as part of a physical Theatre scheme of work. The scheme includes slap-stick comedy and silent movies. Find out how much you know about Commedia dell'Arte by answering just a few questions. Good luck...!
1) Commedia was at its most popular during: A. The Renaissance B. The Restoration Period C. The Middle Ages
2) Homer Simpson is most comparable to this Commedia character: A. Pantalone B. Il Capitano C. Zanni
3) This type of character is used in Commedia: A. Gallows B. Interactive C. Stock
4) This character does not wear a mask: A. Arlecchino B. The Lover C. Il Dottore
5) Commedia was performed in this type of theatre space: A. Outdoor town square B. Proscenium arch C. Thrust stage
6) Female characters were NOT played by female actors. A. True B. False
7) Scenarios are: A. Written scripts, specifying actors' lines and movement B. Pieces of business to make the character recognizable to the audience C. Outlines of scenes, allowing the actors freedom in speech and movement
8) A slapstick is: A. A branch used to whip Zanni when he messes up B. A loud but harmless prop carried around by Arlecchino C. A loud but harmless prop carried around by Il Capitano
