Friday, October 29, 2010

Similarities and Differences between Greek Theatre and Commedia Dell'Larte

Simalarities
- They both use exaggerated movements to create comedy to the audience
- Comedy is the key element or one of the key elements
- They both have a need of grabbing the audience's attention.

Differences
- performed at different places and different times
- Chorus is used in greek theatre and Commedia Dell'Larte uses stock characters
- Chorus in Greek Theatre used as narrator.

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