John Rudlin

Commedia dell'Arte A companion to John Rudlin's best-selling Commedia dell'Arte: An Actor's Handbook, this book covers both the history and professional practice of commedia dell'arte companies from 1568 to the present day. Indispensable for both the beginner and the professional, it contains...

Introduction The actor may get bored with perfecting his craft in order to perform in outdated plays; soon he will want not only to act but to compose for himself as well. Then at last we shall see the rebirth of the theatre of improvisation.' meyerhold The purpose of this book is to help give...