The Mask Handbook

A Practical Guide

Autori

• Toby Wilsher

Parametri

• 200 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Saggistica

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This book, from Europea (TM)s leading Mask director and co-founder of the Trestle Theatre Company, provides a fascinating demystification of the process of using masks. Full of simple explanations, and collating over twenty-five yearsa (TM) experience of writing for, directing and acting in masks, The Mask Handbook examines how masks have the ability to play the fundamental game of theatre a " the suspension of disbelief. The Handbook includes: an introduction to the origin of masks advice on preparing, making and using masks tips on writing, devising and directing maskwork lots of fun and effective practical exercises. This accessible and inspiring handbook will empower teachers, directors and actors to fully explore the world of the mask. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Masks!! In the Twenty First Century? 2. Where do our Masks Come From? 3. How the Mask Works 4. Applications 5. Preparing for the Mask 6. Using the Mask 7. Devising with Masks 8. Directing Masks 9. Developing Time on Stage 10. The Half Mask 11. Other Mask Types 12. Mask Design and Making

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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