A handbook containing all essential reference in down-to-the point format. The digest of the basic stock characters describes traditional looks, sounds, movments, personality traits and behaviours mask by mask. Lists of lazzi and typical scenarios are included together with a glossary and recommended reading. Templates at the end of the book help planning a performance. Columns and tick-out boxes are designed to remind the busy teacher about various easily overlooked to do's and their corresponding deadlines. By Annamaria Arnall.