Everything you need to know

Innovation and Imagination: Commedia dell’ Arte is  like the original improv show – think “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” in  Renaissance Italy !  Your team will get to witness actors creating scenes on the  spot, using their wits and imagination. It’s like theatre acrobatics –  no safety nets, just pure creativity!
 

Physical Comedy: Picture this: masked characters  tripping over banana peels, exaggerated gestures, and  slapstick humor. It’s like a live-action Looney Tunes episode! Participants  will laugh until their sides ache.
 

Teamwork and Collaboration: Commedia troupes were the OG squad goals. Actors had to work together seamlessly, responding to each other’s cues without missing a beat. It’s like a theatrical dance-off, but with dynamic choreography AND witty banter, jokes, stunts, and handmade leather masks.

Character Types: Commedia has iconic character archetypes – the zany servants (Zanni), the cunning lovers (Innamorati),  the blustering captains (Capitani), and the wealthy old men (Vecchi).  So by assuming the clearly defined characters it brings the shy out of their shells and forces contemplation and focus to stay "in the moment".
 

History and Influence: Commedia dell’ Arte  influenced everything from Shakespearean plays to modern sitcoms. It’s the OG Netflix binge – you can literally trace its DNA into today’s  entertainment. It's also a dose of history & culture disguised in a funny, good time