Mask Performance Workshops
Basic Mask Carriage
This workshop is an overview of the character-based approach to movement pioneered by master movement teacher Jaques LeCoq. Beginning with an exploration of the neutral mask, participants learn to become free of their own idiosyncratic movements before attempting to embody the simple geometric characteristics and ‘larval’ essence of the Basel masks. Participants finally explore Commedia del ‘Arte masks including each character’s physical stance, movement as well as their psychological motivation.
6 to 24 hours
Mask Character Development
This workshop features exercises from Libby Appel’s groundbreaking work ‘Mask Characterization’. Participants choose one of the emotionally enigmatic character masks to use as a tool for exploring their own physical and emotional potential on stage. Often a director will cast, block and rehearse a play and have this workshop scheduled to help actors imbue their characters with original and genuine movement.
2 to 24 hours
