THAR 281 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Pantalone, Pedrolino, Vincenzo Scamozzi
18 Apr 2016
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Not as bawdy and suggestive as greek satyr play. Attempted to show realism and idealism or urban and rural life can coexist. Subject is often romance o o o o. Dealt with lovers who are threatened and/or at odds with each other. Only theatrical form of italian renaissance to survive. Believed they were re-creating greek tragic style o. Libretto, or text, is considered secondary to music o. 10 performers (usually 7 men and 3 women) The plutocrats, rich merchants, bank owners, ship owners, etc. Not allowed to do something, eagerness brought him into funny situations. Servant always blamed for troubles even when he has done nothing wrong. All personages (except lovers) wore color leather masks. Used to resemble and utilize the personages and also to distinguish them from each other. As a means of character identification they demanded extremely advanced mimicry and sometimes acrobatics. Many were similar to masks used in ancient roman theatre.
