Commedia dell'Arte Intensive Workshop
Sat, Nov 08
|Arts at the Armory - 3rd floor
Take a fascinating journey into the origins of comedy! Explore the stock characters' exaggerated physicality, the masks and the improvised scenarios. Two-day workshop on November 8 and November 9, 2025 - 10 AM to 1:00 PM on both days
Time & Location
Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 09, 2025, 10:00 AM
Arts at the Armory - 3rd floor, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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About the event
This 6-hour workshop introduces students to the rich culture of Italy, giving the opportunity to explore the ancient theatre of Commedia dell’Arte, a tradition that still lives on today. Participants will learn about the history and characteristics of this particular kind of physical theater. Starting from body isolations, we will explore the physical postures and walks of famous stock characters, such as Arlecchino, Pantalone, Colombina, Capitano, Pulcinella and so on. We will do some mask work and then improvise on excerpts of historical scenarios from the late 1500s.
The workshop is led by Chiara Durazzini, co-founder and artistic director of the Boston-based Commedia dell’Arte company Pazzi Lazzi Troupe. Open to All. No previous experience required, just be ready to move and have fun!
Please attend both days on November 8 and November 9, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Dress comfortably and be ready to move! It's mandatory to take off…
