Comic Mask in Performance: A Celebration of Commedia dell'Arte
College of Performing Arts: Drama
CRN: 16958
Credits: 2
Explore the bold, physical world of Commedia dell’Arte—a wild, improvised comic form born in the Italian Renaissance and still alive in today’s comedy. Unlock your inner clown and discover new dimensions of freedom in performance. Explore spontaneity, play, and ensemble creation in a culminating performance at Tischman Auditorium on March 25. Break through inhibition and harness the power of the mask to ignite your comic voice. This course can fulfill the Drama BFA Performance & Project Elective, or the MFA CTP Project requirement.
College: College of Performing Arts (CO)
Department: Drama (DRA)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 14
Add/Drop Deadline: January 30, 2026 (Friday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:18am EDT 10/19/2025