COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE | development workshop

A brief explanation of the workshop content…
The workshop will expand on the basics already leant in the introductory workshop by introducing new aspects to extend the students experience and knowledge. There are various important aspects of the Commedia technique that cannot be covered in the introductory workshop due to time and level of difficulty, and with this development workshop offered in conjunction with the introduction workshop, the students can gain a broader overview and understanding of this largely detailed technique. 

The introductory workshop covers:

  • 5 of the core Commedia characters

  • Using the character masks

  • Drawing in the audience

  • Character relationships

  • Improvising comic gags – the Lazzi

  • History and origins

The development workshop covers:

  • Refreshing and enhancing the 5 core characters

  • Exploring the character relationships in more depth

  • Looking at the full performance structure

  • Exploring how the Lazzi (comic gags) fit in with the performance structure

  • Playing with storylines and how to improvise around them

  • Creating a commedia performance

All depending on the age group depends on what we cover in the workshop. 
“The best workshop we have ever had! I would definitely recommend Forte Theatre for confidence boosting and a unique physical theatre experience” Head of Drama, Secondary School, Somerset.    
Benefits of the development workshop

The students will…
  • Improve their ability in the stock characters

  • Enhance their comical quality and timing

  • Improve their Lazzi devising skills

  • Improve improvisation ability

  • Gain a confidence boost in audience interaction

  • Enhance their vocal diversity

  • Improve their character interpretations

  • Improve their mask skills

  • Understand and experience the full structure of a Commedia performance

Packages and Deals
  • One day workshop 
  • Two day extended workshop (Intro & development combo) 
  • A week residency with a full performance by the students
  • Tailor made packages can be discussed