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Stanley
Allan Sherman © 2018
Arlecchino
#2
or
Harlequin, Arlequin, Harlekin, Truffaldi,
Truffaldino,
Bergamesque,Tortellino, Fagiolino
$58
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, Carlo Mazzone-Clementi likes
the round eye Arlecchino because of it's innocence. This mask fits both
males and females well.
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Arlecchino
#1
or
Harlequin, Arlequin, Harlekin, Truffaldi,
Truffaldino,
Bergamesque,Tortellino, Fagiolino
$62
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
$58
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 could play 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
mask will fit both males and females.
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Female
Arlecchino
or
Arlecchinette,
Columbine
$47
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, play 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
$57
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
$64
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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Pantalone
- This Pantalone was made with the guidance of Carlo Mazzone-Clementi.
Fit males a little better than females
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Pantalone
#3
$64
continues:
Considers himself a stud. Has medical problems which affect Pantalone
usually 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
- will fit males a little better than females
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Laura,
Pasquella, Ruffiana
the old woman of the Commedia dell'Arte
New Design
$66
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
can
also be used as Scaramouche and Scapino
$64
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
can
also be used as Scaramouche and Scapino
$57
continue:
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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This
Brighella
fits males and females well.
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Brighella
#3
can
also be used as Scaramouche and Scapino
$47
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 was one of my first masks and is many peoples
favorite in leather. This fits males and females well. Excellent
for singing in as
the nostrils of the nose are free.
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Female
Servant
also
used as
Female
Brighella
$47
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
$48
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
$48
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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This
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
$69
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.
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Capitano
#2
$66
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 #2 mask, I do not consider him as smart as Capitano #1.
This mask fits both males and females.
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Dottore
#1
$45
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 eye glasses
can wear this mask.
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Dottore
#2
$44
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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
$44
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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.
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Pulcinella
#1
$62
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
is a Commedia dell'Arte 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
$69
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. This mask fits
males better than females.
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Three
Horned Devil
The
devil mask is used in many Commedia dell'Arte scenarii and some plays.
$66
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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Three
Horned Devil, the devil mask is used
in some Commedia dell'Arte scenarii. This
mask was originally designed
for dancer Caroline Copeland and fits females, will fit some males.
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Zanni
- Long Nose
Almost all servant masks of
Commedia dell'Arte are zanni masks.
mask will come raw unfinished
$68
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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Zanni
- 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 recommend getting major character masks before the
long nose Zanni mask.
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