A helping hand.... The Stock Characters

Magnifico
the leader of the city. Great self belief and importance.
First actor + first actress
shakpearen actors full of drama and intensity – non masked
The Witch
an outsider, so has freedom to play and is the magnifio of the countryside and is ruled by no one.  Non masked
Pantalone+  the doctor
 2 old men (masters) Panalone is mean and loves to argue.  The doctors is full of knowledge but knows nothing. He is differ and weighed down by his knowledge.
Columbina
servant girl.  She has the traits of all the characters and is a women! Non masked
Brighella + Halequino
the 2 servant. Brighella is the cunning, the master of servants.  Also can be very charming and a womaniser. halequino is the stupid character. Thinks he is gorgeous. He is happy go lucky.  Very cheeky. Very playful
The captain
An outsider -a solder, full of swagger but hates confrontation and fighting a coward.
Zanni
A servant and peasant and very curious and enthusiastic. Desperate to please. Really stupid

 Bodies
Magnifico - leads with head straight back
Pantalone  - chins out and knees out
The doctor  - leads with the belly
The Witch - low and moves in figures of 8
Brighella  - closed hips tight.
Halequino - loose hips a quick step
The Captain – leads with the knees
Zanni – bend forward hands out to the side and the nose and feet lead.


These are basic shapes that you can layer on, but keep the lead body parting.

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