The ones we have used have the handle as part of the slats. We then have a third piece of wood that is just the handle which we sandwich between the other two....
Giglio,<br><br> Do you have W. Smith's book, "Italian Actors of the 16th Century" or just her "Commedia Dell'arte"? I don't remember details in it, though it...
I have always like the two-piec hinged slapstick myself - a good one can create a real sharp smacking sound. Rather than make one, you might want to buy one......
Ernesto:<br>Yes, I do have W. Smith's "Italian Actors of the 16th Century",...both editions. As a matter of fact these were extremely helpful. I was able to...
Hey, let us celebrate Carnevale together this Tuesday. Carnevale and commedia, work and play can be an opening topic. I will host the Chat Room from 7:00PM to ...
Hello Zani:<br><br>Happy Fat Tuesday! Have you seen any of Heidi's reports from Venice? She's there with Philiss P. & others....The reports got thiner as the...
Hello there! I'm a newbie, to this club and to the commedia. I became interested in it because of my favorite character from the Batman comics, Harley Quinn, ...
Hi I'm a fairly new member myself but I thought I'd welcome you to the club anyway. Have you looked at some of the photo's or links yet? I think you will find...
Hi! My name is Brett, and my high school is putting on a production of Carlos Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters. I have the role of Beatrice Rasponi...Now,...
Brett, Beatrice is a lover. When she is dressed as a woman, she is the female lover, when she is dressed as a man, she acts the male lover. (When dressed as a...
Hi everyone<br>All I want to tell you is that finally the english web-pages of Kompani Komedi are done, and I can present something that you can read about ...
Mask Studio (<a href=http://www.mask-studio.co.uk/ target=new>http://www.mask-studio.co.uk/</a>) is in the UK, slightly closer.<br><br>Masks.org (<a...
I echo what Jim has said in regards to playing this character. What is both terribly fun and challenging to the role is how well she pulls off being her ...
Hey, I was wondering whether there were any good sites out there that have individual, detailed attributes of the Commedia dell 'Arte stock characters. I have...
You really need a book (or two). The two best are by Pierre Ducharte c. 1920's and John Rudlin c. 1990's. I know it is old-fashioned, but this is old stuff....
Dramaqueen,<br><br> I have a couple of recommendations for you.<br><br>First:<br>False Fronts - a Mask Shoppe <br>Merchant: Judy Trapp <br>Address: 3304 ...
Visiting Italian Masters Lydia Biondi & Enzo Aronica will be giving Commedia workshops in NY City on April 10, 11, 12, 13 At Access Theatre<br> 380 Broadway ...
Visiting Italian Masters Lydia Biondi & Enzo Aronica will be giving Commedia workshops in NY City on April 10, 11, 12, 13 At Access Theatre<br> 380 Broadway ...
It was a very informative three hours (of twelve.. I could only attend the first session.) Lydia and Enzo were charming and wonderful to watch! <br> Some ...
Hi all,<br><br> I don't know how many of you can use this, but here it is anyway.<br><br>Recently the "Barnum's Kaleidoscape" circus came through Dallas. I had...
Cool!<br><br>Barnum's added an interactive element to the show. I wonder where they got that idea? ;^)<br><br>Seriously, I believe that the demand for real,...
