Commedia dell’Arte Reimagined

Corinna Di Niro stands within the proud lineage of discovery of the Arte, the Commedia par excellence, which refuses the easy or the superficial. She works with firm confidence, combining scientific precision of language with a disciplined attitude. She does not adhere to the petty fashion of clichés, deviant and belittling, very common these days. Corinna is clear, exact, a compagna di scena, stage partner, faithful to the first idea of the Commedia dell'Arte and its foundation: true, rigorous professionalism.
Antonio Fava, ArcomicA, Reggio Emilia, ItalyA must-have for drama educators, directors, and actors, this resource transforms Commedia dell'Arte from a distant tradition into a modern, vibrant, and accessible practice. Grounded in Corinna Di Niro’s extensive research and applied experience, this book and video collection is a valuable gift for anyone committed to inspiring the next generation of performers.
Lisa Brickell, Funny Business, Aotearoa / New ZealandCorinna Di Niro has imbued Commedia dell’ Arte Reimagined with her deep knowledge and vast experience as a Commedia researcher, historian, lecturer, performer and director to ensure she offers practical and accessible approaches to exploring Commedia in both educational and performance settings. The relevance of this timely resource is highlighted by her inclusion of contemporary cultural and socio-political references, guiding readers to the potential use of digital and immersive technologies, while still honouring the origins and traditions of Commedia.
Dr Steven Gration, Independent Theatre Director/Researcher, Queensland, AustraliaCorinna Di Niro’s passion, scholarship, and decades of experience have generated a cleverly woven text that unravels the seeming mysteries of the Commedia dell’Arte in a manner that will prove most useful - in many practical ways - to teachers, directors, and lovers of character-based physical comedy.
Dr Gerard Boland, Independent Scholar/Practitioner, New South Wales, Australia