Reports on the history of commedia dell'arte and the stock characters which emerged in its practice. Glance at images of collectible buttons.

Discusses the main features of this type of comedic theater and provides profiles of Harlequin, Pantalone, Pulcinella, and I Dottori.

Discover the source and conventions of this humorous theatrical style.

Scandinavian professional mask maker provides color photographs of some of his commedia dell'arte masks.

Learn how one group has adapted the style of commedia dell'arte for improvised teen angst movies.

Features bulletin boards, a chat room, links to other Internet sites about commedia dell'arte, and a list of recommended reading.

Mask manufacturer profiles the different stock characters of commedia dell'arte with images and descriptions.

Performer offers a brief overview of this theater form and his own outline for a commedia dell'arte play.