i Sebastiani - Past Performances
 
Movement, Miming, & Lazzi

There are certain skills required in performing Commedia which must be learned and practiced. This page provides links to commentary on the topics of movement, miming, and lazzi. Not all lazzi involves physical movement, but it does all require practice.

See 'Reverend Funnypants' Commedia Animations

 
We are interested in period descriptions of movement, and Commedia performances in general. That is what this section covers.
 
 
Miming is a current theatrical skill with numerous guides, teachers, and performers. This section looks at these, and tries to put them in a context meaningful to performing period-style Commedia.
 
 
There is a great deal written about lazzi. Here we try and cover our take on it, as well as provide pointers to other sources and opinions.
 
 
Physical Comedy
There are links to sites that focus on Physical Comedy which seem relevant to the topic, without mentioning lazzi, miming, or stage business.