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Pulcinella, the Neapolitan Pierrot.

Sep 03, 2006 07:24

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brotherskeeper1 September 3 2006, 05:34:01 UTC

It appears that this is part of some play at a theatre. It's very colorful.

goldhands September 3 2006, 05:40:35 UTC

Sure, every region in Italy (21 regions) has its own mask and theatral tradition. Pulcinella is very famous for his comical character.

brotherskeeper1 September 3 2006, 05:42:55 UTC

Each region has its own mask? That surprises me.

Now I know a little more about your culture. That's interesting.

Italian theatre goldhands September 3 2006, 05:54:28 UTC

Italian theatre stems from very ancient roots, originating as far back as in ancient Latin and Greek times. From time immemorial travelling players moved from one town to the next and still today Italian theatre is based on the idea of tours with no fixed theatre company in any one town ( ... )

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aefenglommung September 3 2006, 11:04:53 UTC

Aren't there four stock characters in the Commedia del'Arte? Besides Pulcinella, there's Harlequin, Columbine, and -- somebody I can't remember.

goldhands September 3 2006, 20:28:31 UTC

Brighella, Pantalone, Balanzone... There are 21 different characters in the Italian Commedia dell'Arte. If you wish I'll write you a complete list of them.

aefenglommung September 4 2006, 02:59:15 UTC

Pantalone is the one I was thinking of, I guess. These four are the ones that appear in British Christmas mimes and stuff, I think.

Yes, I would like to know all 21 characters and what they represent.