Arlecchino Am Ravenous

by Ian Thal

In this tale of slapstick blasphemy and auto-cannibalism, Arlecchino, late of Bergamo, is so driven mad by hunger that he storms both Heaven and Hell in search of a meal. In his journeys Arlecchino gains no spiritual enlightenment.

Originally performed by the author, it has since been presented and performed by others.

It has since appeared in STEEL TOE REVIEW #20.

In this tale of slapstick blasphemy and auto-cannibalism, Arlecchino, late of Bergamo, is so driven mad by hunger that he storms both Heaven and Hell in search of a meal. In his journeys Arlecchino gains no spiritual enlightenment.

Originally performed by the author, it has since been presented and performed by others.

It has since appeared in STEEL TOE REVIEW #20.

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  • Treyton Blackburn: Arlecchino Am Ravenous by Ian Thal
    “

    Arlecchino Am Ravenous is dark Commedia for the modern age. Delightfully cynical and irreverent, Thal's bombastic short play suggests that our spiritual hunger may be unsatiable no matter what virtues or vices we consume. Who better to discern whether there is anything filling to eat in heaven or hell than Arlecchino?

    Arlecchino Am Ravenous is dark Commedia for the modern age. Delightfully cynical and irreverent, Thal's bombastic short play suggests that our spiritual hunger may be unsatiable no matter what virtues or vices we consume. Who better to discern whether there is anything filling to eat in heaven or hell than Arlecchino?

    ”
  • Ryan Kaminski: Arlecchino Am Ravenous by Ian Thal
    “

    A wonderful tribute to commedia dell'arte! Ian Thal has given an actor a dream role which takes a character from earth to heaven and back to earth again. Very funny and audiences will love it. I know I did!

    A wonderful tribute to commedia dell'arte! Ian Thal has given an actor a dream role which takes a character from earth to heaven and back to earth again. Very funny and audiences will love it. I know I did!

    ”
  • Sawyer Quinn Brown: Arlecchino Am Ravenous by Ian Thal
    “

    Physical comedy is my favorite, and this piece provides an excellent framework for a talented actor to own the stage with it. Great fun to read!

    Physical comedy is my favorite, and this piece provides an excellent framework for a talented actor to own the stage with it. Great fun to read!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Arlecchino
    One of the clowns associated with the commedia dell'arte.

    Though Arlecchino is male, he may be played by an actor of any gender.

    This is a clown role, so the actor should be agile.
    Ageless
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • Professional, Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Company, 2014
  • Professional, Behind the Mask Studio & Theatre, 2010
  • Professional, Perishable Theatre, 2010
  • Professional, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 2010
  • Professional, Patravadi Theater, Bangkok, Thailand, 2009
  • Workshop, Behind the Mask Studio & Theatre, 2009
  • Workshop, Willoughby & Baltic, 2008