Commedia dell'Arte Troupe

A Commedia dell'Arte troupe is a group of actors who perform an improvisational style of theater originating in Italy during the 16th century. They relied on stock characters, masks, and physical comedy to entertain audiences across Europe. Each troupe typically consisted of skilled performers who played specific roles, often including servants, masters, and clever fiancées, using improvisation to create lively, unscripted scenarios. This theater form emphasized humor, slapstick, and audience interaction, and it greatly influenced modern comedy and improvisational theater.