Using mime in commedia

In this lesson, we will be experimenting with the commedia style through the use of mime and physicality.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does 'commedia dell'arte' roughly translate to?

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Q2.Which statement best describes the commedia dell'arte style?

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Q3.When did commedia dell'arte begin to rise in Italy?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does 'commedia dell'arte' roughly translate to?

1/3

Q2.Which statement best describes the commedia dell'arte style?

2/3

Q3.When did commedia dell'arte begin to rise in Italy?

3/3

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Using mime in commedia

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Who's work became stiff competition for the commedia dell'arte style during the latter part of their era?

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Q2.Should mime used in commedia dell'arte be funny?

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Q3.Is mime a key ingredient to the commedia dell'arte style?

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Q4.Should an authentic commedia dell'arte performance use direct communication with the audience?

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Q5.How do you make effective mime?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

Using mime in commedia

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Who's work became stiff competition for the commedia dell'arte style during the latter part of their era?

1/5

Q2.Should mime used in commedia dell'arte be funny?

2/5

Q3.Is mime a key ingredient to the commedia dell'arte style?

3/5

Q4.Should an authentic commedia dell'arte performance use direct communication with the audience?

4/5

Q5.How do you make effective mime?

5/5

Lesson summary: Using mime in commedia

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Time to move!

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For 5 mins...

Move around:
Jog

On the spot:
Dance