1. Commedia dell'arte/Improvision Made by: Christian Camp
2. Commedia dell' arte Is an improvision form of comedy began
in Italian theaters in the 16th century
3. Arlecchino Is also known as the harlequin. Is an acrobat, a
trickster that wears a colored patch costume (the sign of a poor
man) An example of this would be Constance Langdon, Who always
steals Viven's Jewelry in AHS.
4. Columbina Is a stock character, and loves the Arlecchino.
But doesnt always want him to know.
5. Innamorati Are 2 people in love with each other Their love
is always obstructed in some way. An example of this in American
Horror Story would probably be Tate and Violet
6. The Pantalone Is a character of a Venetian merchant who is
rich, greedy, and haive An example of this would be Dandy Mott from
AHS: Freak Show
7. II Capitano Is a caricature of the Professional Soldier in
Italian Society He is a coward and tries to go away from all
battles.
8. II Dottore Is a caricature of a Doctor. He is overweight,
arrogant, ignorant, rich, retired, mean, and Miserly.
9. Brighella Is a cowardly villain, who would do anything for
money. An example of this would be Stanley on AHS: Freak Show. He
killed the Freaks and sold them to a museum for money.
10. Improvisation (or improv) Is acting without a pre-written
script. Dont Deny! Create Conflict Listen. Make your partner look
good, because it also makes you look good.