As a performer playing Smeraldina, discuss the performance methods you would employ in order to create comedy for your audience in at least 2 sections of the play. Make specific reference to social and/or historic contexts in the play (Servant of 2 Masters) in your answer.

Introduction

What generic (general) information do you need?

What specific information? (a good place to get in some of your social / historic information, BUT don’t let it turn into a History of Commedia essay!)

Use the notes I gave you and the Commentary about Smeraldina.

2 moments that are comic – what would you choose?

Plan it! (10 mins) Be prepared to SHARE

WHAT: Know the point to your paragraphs

HOW: Know what examples / moments / quotes

WHY is it FUNNY