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Front view of handmade Arlecchino Commedia dell Arte Mask in brown with sculpted facial features by Strangeface Masks
Side view of handmade Arlecchino Commedia dell Arte Mask in brown with sculpted facial features by Strangeface Masks
Front view of handmade Arlecchino Commedia dell Arte Mask in brown with sculpted facial features by Strangeface Masks
Side view of handmade Arlecchino Commedia dell Arte Mask in brown with sculpted facial features by Strangeface Masks

Arlecchino Commedia dell’Arte Mask

£75.00

ARLECCHINO - CHARACTER TRAITS

  • Quick-witted servant with nimble physicality and acrobatic movements.
  • Mischievous and playful with childlike curiosity.
  • Instinctive intelligence rather than strategic thinking.
  • Perpetually hungry and driven by survival.
  • Cunning but short-sighted in planning.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Durable and lightweight Arlecchino Commedia dell’Arte mask.
  • Made from high-impact plastic for long-lasting use.
  • Hand-painted to a professional performance standard finish.
  • Includes black elastic strap and foam pads for comfortable fit.
  • Suitable for both professional and student use.
  • Made to order in the UK. Ships in 20 working days.

ABOUT OUR COMMEDIA MASKS

Rooted in the vibrant tradition of Italian street theatre, our Commedia dell'Arte masks are made from high-impact plastic, making them durable, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. Each mask represents a classic stock character and is designed to provoke the exaggerated physicality and emotional expression that brings Commedia characters to life.

These masks are ideal for performance and invaluable tools for workshops and actor training.

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THE ARLECCHINO CHARACTER IN COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE

Arlecchino (Harlequin) is the quintessential quick-witted, nimble servant whose energy is perpetually in motion. Playful, agile, and endlessly inventive, he delights in mischief and physical comedy. Though he is a servant, Arlecchino is never a victim. His unique combination of charm, agility, and playful logic allows him to survive and succeed where stronger, more strategic characters often fail.

ARLECCHINO'S RELATIONSHIPS AND MOTIVATIONS

Penniless and forever hungry, Arlecchino usually serves Pantalone, but may also be found in the service of Il Dottore or Il Capitano. Frequently in love with Colombina, his gullibility, curiosity, and empty stomach lead him into constant scrapes. Yet despite his troubles, his exceptional energy and perseverance almost always see him through, making him the essential spark of chaos that keeps the world of Commedia dell'arte in constant, lively motion.

ARLECCHINO IN PERFORMANCE: PHYSICALITY AND MOVEMENT

In performance, Arlecchino's physicality is light, springy, and precise. He is never still for long: his weight is always forwards, ready to leap, crouch, or tumble. His gestures are sharp and economical, driven by immediate impulse rather than thought. Arlecchino's intelligence is instinctive rather than strategic; he solves problems through movement, improvisation, and unexpected bursts of inspiration. Emotional shifts—joy, surprise, hunger, and jealousy—are immediate and visible, expressed powerfully and instantly through his body.

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