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Tips on making your own Commedia character and playscript.

This guide is written by the Faction of Fools theatre company. It explores the history of Commedia, stating that the first documented actress in history, Vincenza Armani, played a lover in a Commedia play.

A great overview of the different components of Commedia dell'Arte, such as props, characters, costumes and music.

This page lists a variety of TV shows, films, books and other types of media which have been influenced by Commedia dell'Arte.