Stock+Characters

=__**Stock Characters **__=

**What is a stock character? **
It is a character that can be quickly recognized by an audience.

When are they used?
They are most commonly found in Commedia productions, but they can be found in more recent productions too.


 * Stock Characters can be separated into ****multiple categories, some include:**
 * The old men
 * The Lovers
 * The Zanni
 * etc



his name came from. -In Italian, ‘ino’ is a dismuntive. ||< -Bigga= Trouble. -Brigare= Intrigue or Wrangle. -Imbrogalie- To deceive or confuse. || ‘No clear origin. -It was semi- proverbial by 1658, whatever it’s origin. || -No clear origin. -Maybe a tribute to his inability to many any clear suggestions without also contradicting himself. || -Taken from the 16th century character Vittoria. -The name is associated with Isabella Andreini. She joined the troupe of Gelosi. || -Usually Pantalone’s servant, but sometimes also ll Capitano or ll Dotore. The later the show was created, the important the role was. ||< -He is always to be seen with his Zanni -The Boss. -The Jack-of-All-Trades. || -He is a leader. -He is often associated with wealth. || -Single. -If he does marry, the wife usually has an affair. || -Needy. -High Maintenance. || -Guitar. || -Gold chain with a gold medallion. -Dagger. || -White handkerchief. || -N/A || -Never talks just to talk. ||< -Melodious. -A combination of Bergamese and Tuscan. || -High pitched. -Sounds similar to a chicken squawk. || -Speech is slurred -S= sh || -Refine. -Elegant. || -Of the Upper City of Bergamo-- the inhabitants are considered wittier than of the lower side. || -“God of the dying year at Carnival." || -A carnival figure that often also appears in folk plays. || -Developed from //Innamorata.// || -Athletic. ||< -Astute. -Ready. -Funny. -Witty. || -Thinks that money can buy everything. -Greedy. || -Similar to Pantalone, but he has no money. -Makes many vulgar jokes -Likes pornography. || -Flirtatious. -Stubborn. -Provocative. ||
 * **Character** ||< **Arlecchino** ||< **Brighella** || **Pantalone** || **II Dottore** || **Isabella** ||
 * **Name** ||< -This is a testimony to the mystery of where
 * **Status** ||< -He is a servant.
 * **Props** ||< A slap-stick. ||< -Dagger.
 * **Speech** ||< -Speaks either continuously or not at all.
 * **Origin** ||< -Maybe France, 16th century. ||< -Val Bremhama in Bergamo.
 * **Character Traits** ||< -Below average intelligence.

-Some variations Colombina have him as never servings captain. || -The role was originally called Sobretta (France), but the name later became Colombina. -Other variations this character are, Franceschini, Oliva, Lisetta, etc. || -1547, but then re-emerged in 1570, and then 1598. || -Translates to ‘Little Chicken.' || -Means to flee. || -Lower class. -He is often made fun of because of his cowardliness. || -Employee or employer. || -First Zanni. || hen he is frightened his voice becomes high- pitched. || -Sharp. -Gossipy. || -A light voice, high pitched. || -A chicken like squawk. -Chatterbox. || -N/A ||
 * **Character** || **II Capitano** || **Colombina** || **Pedrolino** || **Pulcinella** || **Scapino** ||
 * **Name** || -Self appointed.
 * **Status** || -Loner. || -Personal maid to Isabella. || -This role was often given to the youngest son.
 * **Props** || -Long sword. || -Basket || -N/A || -Cudgel || -Slap-stick ||
 * **Speech** || -Speaks in a low voice, but w
 * **Origin** || Two possible Origins:

-//Miles Glorious// and //Eunuchus.// //-//Fake Spanish Mercenary. || -French. -Linked with Roman Theatre. || -N/A || -Most likely derived from //Atellenae.// || -Created by Franceso Gabrielli. -This character was derived from Brighella. ||
 * **Character Traits** || There are four ways this character is portrayed:

-Political. -Cowardly. -Courageous. -Unmasked-- because he’s too good looking. || -Rational. -Self- sufficient. -Self- educated. -She seems to have some sort of sexual education, but in some productions, a virgin. || -He pretends that he is emotionless. -Only vents his feelings when he is alone. -Always honest. || -Either played as a stupid guy pretending to be smart or the other way around. -Likes to fight. --His personality from production to production can vary. He can be sly, gullible, jealous, etc. || -Makes everything confusing. ||

Works Cited: Rudlin, John. //Commedia dellarte: an actors handbook //. Routledge, 1994.

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