The COMMEDIA MASTERCLASS with Susan Bertoia was a two-week intensive in Commedia dell'arte that culminated in an live, outdoor performance on Granville Island presented by Axis Theatre. The masterclass took participants on a journey through scenarios, physical lazzo, and the stock Commedia dell'arte characters (Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Columbina, Pantalone, Dottore. Il Capitano, and the Young Lovers) using improvisation, movement, and ensemble play. Traditionally, Commedia troupes relied on stereotypical characters, masks, broad gestures, and clowning to play to large, diverse crowds; this will be the starting point for exploration.

Find out more on Axis Theatre's blog here.

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