"The Harlequin Studies," is no theatrical groundbreaker. It is, however, a touching tribute to the traditions of clowning, whose roots go back to the commedia dell'arte troupes of the 15th century. It ...
Harlequin is always hungry. Servants, after all, don't get all-you-can-eat deals. So, in a burst of inspiration, he decides to become the servant of two masters. He'll get twice as much food. Twice ...
The old commedia dell’arte, the drama hat set the patterns for Harlequin, Columbine, Pierrot and Pantaloon, is a favorite subject for romantic poets, water color painters, and lecturers on The Drama.
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