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Allan Sherman © 2018 |
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Arlecchino
#2
or
Harlequin, Arlequin, Harlekin, Truffaldi,
Truffaldino,
Bergamesque,Tortellino, Fagiolino
$108
from
the 1500s, lowest servant of lower Bergamo, furthest city in the Venetian
Republic from Venice. The early Arlecchino, so stupid is genius, an
innocent child that never grew up, close to the earth, patched clothing,
rhythmic, agile, acrobatic, hungry, lazy, always playing, will do anything.
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There
are many types of Arlecchino's, Carlo Mazzone-Clementi likes the
round eye Arlecchino because of it's innocents. This mask fits both
males and females well.
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Arlecchino
#1
or
Harlequin, Arlequin, Harlekin, Truffaldi,
Truffaldino,
Bergamesque,Tortellino, Fagiolino
$108
from
the 1600s, some cat like characteristics; patched colorful clothing could
be the clean diamond pattern. Lowest servant from lower Bergamo, stupid,
sharp wit, mischievously clever, gracefully clumsy and cunning. Alrecchino's
could never afford a sword, they used a stick, which became the slapstick.
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This
is a different type of Arlecchino. Arlecchino changed over the period
from the early 1500's to the late 1600's. This mask will fit both males
and females.
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Arlecchino
#3
or
Harlequin, Arlequin, Harlekin, Truffaldi,
Truffaldino,
Bergamesque,Tortellino, Fagiolino
$108
from
Lower Bergamo, lowest servant, 1600s. Has a little dog cat and pig, most
have at least one of these animal characteristics. All are rhythmic, agile,
hungry, stupid, clever, acrobatic and lazy; #3 can be a little more credulous,
cunning, ingenious and base. They can all plays a string instrument.
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| This
is another type of Arlecchino. There were many Arlecchino off
shoots like Bagatino, Zaccagnino, Truff and Truffaldino. This
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Female
Arlecchino
or Arlecchinette,
Columbina
$100
can
have any characteristics of Arlecchino #1, #2 or #3; a coquette, quick
wit, like most women of the Commedia dell'Arte, wiser than the men. Knows
how to dance, plays a tambourine and string instruments, sings, in her
special Arlecchinette ways.
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This
is a female Arlecchino or Arlecchinette it has also been used
as Columbina. This mask fits females and is not recommended for males.
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Pantalone
#1
$105
first
old man, pure Venetian, merchant, rich or bankrupt, a noble can be councilor
to the Doge or King. Is stingy, greedy, arrogant, penny pinching, suspicious,
always thinks of himself first, gruff, can be angry, foolish. Considers
himself a young lover.
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There
are many types of Pantalone masks. This mask can also be used for
Taraglia, the old man of the Southern Commedia dell'Arte. This mask
will fit females and males very well.
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Pantalone
#2
$110
continue:
First
love is money. Often made a fool of. If someone comes to collect a debt,
can instantly become hard of hearing or sick. Lecherous going after young
servants and lovers. Can be gentle, musical and poetic; especially about
money first, young women second. Can play string and wind instruments.
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This
Pantalone was made with the guidance of Carlo
Mazzone-Clementi. This mask will fit males a little better
than females
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Pantalone
#3
$110
continues:
Considers himself a stud. Has medical problems which affect Pantalone
only when it is convenient, needed or when someone wants something. Always
afraid people are after his money; he is mostly right about that. Pantalone
is or was a very successful merchant.
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Pantalone
- Fits males a little better than females
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Laura,
Pasquella, Ruffiana
the old woman of the Commedia dell'Arte
New Design
$110
The
elderly or old woman of Commedia dell'Arte. She can be; Pantalone's wife,
the wise woman knowing secret formulas, leering old hag*1,
sometime referred to as a witch. She often is giving sound advice helping
young female lovers*2.
*1
The Italian Popular Comedy M.K Lea, page 14: *2The Italian Comedy Duchartre,
Page285
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Laura,
Pasquella, Ruffiana - will fit both male and females, females a little
better. Is an excellent mask for singing in.
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Brighella
#1
or
his relatives Scaramouche, Scapino, Buffet, Beltrame, Flautino, Fenocchio,
Truccagnino,Turlupin
$110
from
Upper Bergamo, where they are crafty, quick on the uptake, smart, clever,
can be cutthroat and care free. Is musical, plays string and wind instruments,
sings, may recites poetry. Brighella's name means trouble, intrigue
or wrangle, deceive, shuffle, confuse. Usually runs the scenario.
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This Brighella was made with the guidance of Carlo Mazzone-Clementi.
Carlo considered his character Breghella. Fits Males better than females.
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Brighella
#2
or
his relatives Scaramouche, Scapino, Buffet, Beltrame, Flautino, Fenocchio,
Truccagnino,Turlupin
$110
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Whatever he wants,
he takes. Is able to talk anyone in or out of anything; can take revenge.
Has no problem tricking or cheating someone. Spends money easily. Always
helps the lovers. Watches everything and knows all that goes on; so he
can use it.
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Brighella
fits males and females well.
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Brighella
#3
or
his relatives Scaramouche, Scapino, Buffet, Beltrame, Flautino, Fenocchio,
Truccagnino,Turlupin
$99
continue:Scaramouche
from the 1600's; combination of Brighella and Capitano when soldier of
fortune were disappearing. Scaramouche has attributes of both. The bragging
boasting comes from Capitano. Will say or do anything to get what he wants
or out of a situation.
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Brighella
or Scaramouche. This is wool or sheep hair. This was one of my first
masks and is many peoples favorite in leather. This fits males and females
well. Excellent for singing in because of the nose is not blocked by anything.
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Female Servant
also
used as
Female
Brighella
$99
rhythmic,
sharp witted, gaiety, well grounded, smart and gossipy servant. Sees all
that is going on. Helps the lovers, a coquette with other servants; can
be bold, hot tempered and stern. Her most likely instrument is a tambourine.
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This
was designed as a Female Commedia dell'Arte Servant character. It
is also excellent for singing as the nostrils of the nose are free. Originally
designed for the New York Baroque Dance Company.
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Female
Character
also
used as
Female
Pulcinella
$99
has
the energy of Pulcinella, she can do anything. A little crazy, very rhythmic,
sings, dances, flirtatious, care free, strong willed, plays with situations,
quick sharp mind, a ferocious temper, gentle, lovely and usually gets
what she wants. Her main instrument is a tambourine.
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This
was designed as a Female Commedia dell'Arte Character. It is good
for singing. Originally designed for the New York Baroque Dance Company.
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Female
Character #2
also
used as
Lover
$99
is
flirtatious, rhythmic, bold, shy, pleasant, fun, coquette, wise, can play
a servant or lover. In most cases lovers did not wear a physical masks.
She is musical, sings, dances, her instruments would be a tambourine and
/ or string instruments.
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was designed as a Female Commedia dell'Arte Character and Lover.
Excellent for singing as the nostrils area is open. Originally designed
for the New York Baroque Dance Company. |
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Capitano
#1
$116
bold,
bragging, boastful, arrogant, strong, the greatest lover, foreigner, solder
of fortune. Can talk endlessly about their amazing deeds and brave heroic
acts performed - all fantasies. Fearful of almost anything including their
own sword. Sometimes plays a lover, especially in the southern Commedia
dell'Arte.
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This
Capitano mask was made with the guidance of Carlo
Mazzone-Clementi. Carlo's
thumb adjusted the end of Capitano's nose while I was sculpting him.
This mask fits males better than females. But I can adjust it so it
will fit females a little better.
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Capitano
#2
$110
continue:
Some say Capitano is always from Spain. One scenario from the book The
Commedia dell'Arte from Naples, has four Capitano's. Each doing their
boast swagger entrance, a Tuscan Capitano, a Neapolitan Capitano, a Spanish
Capitano and Sicilian Capitano.*1 Each playing on
their regions mannerisms and culture. Capitano can be from anywhere.
*1
The Commedia dell'Arte in Naples, page 71
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This
Capitano mask I do not consider as smart as Capitano #1. This mask
fits both Males and females.
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Dottore
#1
$99
from
Bologna, site of the first university. One theory is the Dottore character
was started by students making fun of their professors at the University
of Bologna. Dottore can be a medical Doctor, Lawyer or Professor. Plays
the second old man in the Northern Commedia dell'Arte, in the Southern
Commedia dell'Ate usually plays first old man.
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Dottore
mask, this is great for males and females. Some
people that wear eyeglasses can wear this mask.
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Dottore
#2
$99
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Loves are, first knowledge, second food and third women in that order.
Always consuming knowledge of all kinds. He knows facts on all subjects.
Speaks and reads Latin, European languages, Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic,
Tribal languages and more. Plays with words in various languages and with
word double meanings.
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Dottore
mask, this is great for males and females. Some
people that wear eyeglasses can wear this mask.
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Dottore
#3 new design
$99
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Overly well read, has knowledge of everything, talks endlessly, expert
on anything, impossible to shut-up, ends-up mixing up all the facts and
no one know what he is talking about; but he sounds very impressive. When
not talking, consuming food is his second love.
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Dottore
mask, this is great for males and females. Some
people that wear eyeglasses can wear this mask. Excellent for singing.
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Pulcinella
#1
$108
from
Naples and is crazy. A chatterbox, one moment brilliant next an idiot;
a coward and reckless, greedy, generous and easily deceived. Very rhythmic
can also be called a buffoon. His character was established in the early
1600s and is in the Southern Commedia dell'Arte. Percussion, wind and
strings are Pulcinella's instruments.
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Pulcinella
was a character in Naples and not part of the northern Commedia dell'Arte.
This mask fits males and females
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Pulcinella
#2
some
people like to used this mask as a nontraditional Dottore
$108
continue:
plays many different rolls in scenario's; i.e., servant, solder, old
man, lover, doctor, lawyer, retired general, dentist, peasant, pirate
or others. Pirates and slaves are in the southern Commedia dell'Arte,
few if any in the Northern Scala scenario's. Pulcinella can play any
roll, do anything, nothing is off the table.
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| Pulcinella,
this mask is also used as a nontraditional Dottore. Pulcinella is
a character from Naples and the southern Commedia dell'Arte. Originally
designed for the Big Apple Circus. This mask fits males better than
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Three
Horned Devil
The
devil mask is used in many Commedia dell'Arte scenarii and some plays.
$108
In
some scenario a devil mask is needed. This devil can be playful, young
or old, mischievous, mean, joyful, clever, cunning, truthful and enjoys
everything she or he does. Can play musical instruments, dance and sing.
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Horned Devil, the devil mask is used in
several Commedia dell'Arte scenarii. This
mask was originally designed
for dancer Caroline Copeland and fits females very well and will fit most
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Zanni
- Long Nose
Almost all servent masks of
Commedia dell'Arte are zanni
$109
All
Zanni's are from Bergamo. Zanni's from lower Bergamo are stupid, Zanni's
from upper Bergamo are smart and crafty. Alecchino is a Zanni from lower,
Brighella is Zanni from upper Bergamo. Zanni's can be stupid, genius,
mischievously clever, graceful, clumsy, cunning, lazy, poetic, acrobatic,
musical, they dance, all are very rhythmic and unique. Zanni instruments
would be a tambourine, wind and/or string instruments.
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- Long Nose
fits
males and females, excellent for singing, as there is no blockage of the
mouth or nose. Zanni is a general servant character of the Commedia dell'Arte.
For teachers I would get the other servant and major character masks before
the long nose Zanni mask. |
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