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Capitano

Name: Capitano
Physical appearance: large, large stage presence
Mask- Long nose, crocodile like.
Props: Long sword, in which he never actually uses for fighting
Walk- the heels of his boots touch the floor first and then he rolls onto the ball of his foot, marches everywhere.
History: Capitano was one of the first characters involved in Commedia Dell Arte
Poses: aware, chest forward
Movement: Slow, deliberate and mechanical
Speech: Loud
Status: was originally emloyed by Pantalone, to do his dirty work for him. Pantalone would often acknowledge and congratulate Capitano for his efforts.
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