Commedia dell’arte was Italian comical improvisation where the actors wore masks. This performance was mainly presented in the streets. They were filled with crude sexual humor. The Troupes consisted of 12 to 15 members. Commedia dell’arte was a great way to show an actor’s talent. The performance was public viewed.
A Video that portrays what Commedia Dell'Arte might have looked like.
Reference: "The Concise Oxford Reference to The Theatre", Brockett, and You Tube.
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