Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteDRAMA123 - Acting II Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe course offers an in-depth examination of the history of commedia dell'arte from its roots to the present time, concentrating on the examination of commedia dell'arte characters, their origins and their cultural relevance, as well as the analysis of dramatic works pertaining to commedia. This course also offers a practical exploration of the physical body to create characters that go beyond the internalization of acting, with an emphasis on improvisation and commedia dell'arte acting style. 