Our performances are an exciting and entertaining way to introduce or consolidate a unit on Commedia dell’Arte. These interactive shows are inspired by the traditional and stylised theatrical form and familiarises the audience with stock characters: I Zanni, Pantalone, Il Capitano and The Lovers (Gli Innamorati), to name a few. Students will have the opportunity to identify and analyse various dramatic and stagecraft elements and theatrical conventions through this madcap world of Commedia!

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"The performance was fast paced and engaging. The characters were showcased hilariously - I loved it!"

Jane Geerling, Roxburgh College, Roxburgh Park

"The show was so well done and beautifully presented. It had everything in it - all the elements that we know to expect from Commedia dell'Arte...bravi, bravi, bravi!"

Donna Salera, St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Fawkner

Performance Requirements

• Please allow 60 minutes for the performance and add some extra time for a Q & A at the end.

• Please provide a performance area (minimum of 4 x 4 metres), excluding audience seating.

• Please allow the performers 60 minutes to set up, in the space, without the audience present, and 30 minutes to pack up.

• We advise that Make A Scene and/or its directors, employees, agents, contractors or assigns will not be legally responsible for the supervision of the participants. We insist that a teacher or an adequate number of teachers are present to actively supervise the entire performance.

• Photographs may be taken, however, we ask that the performance not be filmed under any circumstances. Filming the performance is in breach of our intellectual  property rights and may result in legal action.

• Any photographs taken of the performance must not be published without prior written consent from Make A Scene.

Bookings

Contact us to tentatively book dates then download the Performance for Schools Booking Form. Complete and post the paperwork to: Make A Scene, PO BOX 1728, Preston South, 3072 or scan and email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cost

The cost (including GST) is minimum $650.00 per performance for 100 students or less. Add $6.50 per extra student. Please note that there is an additional cost for schools located outside the CBD.

Please refer to our payment policy in the FAQ for Commedia dell’Arte Performance and Workshops for Schools.