Commedia dell'arte

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A form of Italian improvisational theatre originating in the 16th century, featuring stock characters and masked performances.

Appearance

Mentioned once in Don't Go Breaking My Heart [3].

Don't Go Breaking My Heart [3]

Season 10 · Episode 9 · S10E09

“their use of stock figures is reminiscent of the commedia dell'arte.”
— Niles

From the same episode and category.

“I never thought I'd grow tired of reading Flaubert.”

“Oh please, he's been parked on his ass watching The Young and the Restless.”

“Yes, uh, Esther is Punchinello, Victor is Flavio, and Nikki — well, she's just the town pump.”

“Yes, uh, Esther is Punchinello, Victor is Flavio, and Nikki — well, she's just the town pump.”