The relevance of the woman/actress in theatre inside Commedia dell´Arte

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https://doi.org/10.22456/2236-3254.135043

Abstract

This article deals with the Commedia dell’Arte focus on the work La Mirtilla by the actress playwright Isabella Andreini. This play is chosen to make an analysis about issues related to the female sex, and social criticism that the actress makes to the impositions of gender stereotypes existing in the 16th and 17th centuries. In a brief analysis of the play, the difficulties that a woman faced for being a lesbian in the Reinassance is highlighted, as well as what´s be more important, intelligence or physical strength? The article broach the social criticism made by actress Isabella Andreini, at her time, through Commedia dell’Arte.

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Author Biography

DIANA FELICORI , Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto – UFOP, Ouro Preto/MG, Brasil

Possui graduação em bacharelado no curso de artes cênicas pela Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (2009). Tem experiência na área de Artes, com ênfase em interpretação. Prestes a completar graduação em licenciatura no curso de artes cênicas pela Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (2018). Apta a trabalhar como: Atriz, professora de teatro para qualquer faixa etária, figurinista, iluminadora, cenógrarfa, preparadora vocal e corporal, sonoplasta, dramaturga. Mestre em artes cênicas pela Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto,  concluiu o mestrado em Artes Cenicas em 28/04/23.

Published

2024-01-22

How to Cite

Hunzicker, F., & FELICORI , D. (2024). The relevance of the woman/actress in theatre inside Commedia dell´Arte. Revista Cena, 42(1), 01–10. https://doi.org/10.22456/2236-3254.135043