Flaminio Scala

Flaminio Scala (27 September 1552 – 9 December 1624), commonly known by his stage name Flavio, was an Italian stage actor of 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.

Flaminio Scala
Born27 September 1552
Rome, Papal States
Died9 December 1624(1624-12-09) (aged 72)
Mantua, Duchy of Mantua
Other namesFlavio, Claudione
Occupations
  • Commedia dell'arte actor
  • scenario writer
  • playwright
  • director
  • producer
  • manager
  • agent
  • perfumier
Notable workIl Teatro delle Favole Rappresentative (1611)
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