Double Performing Arts Lesson (8th January 2016)

In today's lesson we began by using the computers to find out more about 'Commedia Dell' Arte'.
I decided to focus on the two extremes of the table (Zanni and Pantalone). 

I researched that the Zanni is a character type of Commedia dell' Arte, best known as an astute servant and trickster. The Zanni comes from the countryside. The Zanni is known to be a “dispossessed immigrant worker”.
I also researched that Pantalone is one of the most important principal characters found in commedia dell' Arte. With his exceptional greed and status at the top of the social order, Pantalone is "money" in the commedia world.

After this we discussed a group who we wanted/needed in our commedia. We decided in our performance and who we wanted to be. Therefore Miss McSherry cast our group and this is the list we received:

• Pantalone- Lewis 
• Zanni- James
• Brighella- Lorna
• The Doctor- Olly
• Columbina- Rhiannon
• The Captain- Rob (me)
• Harlequin- Charlie 
• 1st Actor- James
• 1st Actress- Rhiannon

As a result of this cast list I began to research 'Il Capitano' and decided I would create a PowerPoint to present to Miss McSherry next lesson.