Flaminio Scala

Male, Deceased Person

1552 –

117

Who is Flaminio Scala?

Flaminio Scala, commonly known by his stage name, Flavio, was a sixteenth-century Italian stage actor best known for his work as a Commedia dell'Arte scenario writer, playwright, director, producer, manager, agent, and editor. Considered one of the most important figures in Renaissance theatre, Scala is remembered today as the author of the first published collection of commedia scenarios, Il Teatro delle Favole Rappresentative, short comic plays that served as inspiration to playwrights such as Lope de Vega, William Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, and Molière.

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Born
Sep 27, 1552
Rome

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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