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The Mask Handbook

A Practical Guide

The Mask Handbook

A Practical Guide

ByToby Wilsher
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2006
eBook Published 22 November 2006
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203967799
Pages 200 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134122400
SubjectsArts
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Wilsher, T. (2007). The Mask Handbook. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203967799
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract

This book, from Europe’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 years’ 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 – 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |4 pages
Introduction
View abstract
chapter 1|6 pages
MASKS!? IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY!?
View abstract
chapter 2|18 pages
Where do Our Masks Come From?
View abstract
chapter 3|10 pages
How the Mask Works
View abstract
chapter 4|6 pages
Applications
View abstract
chapter 5|24 pages
Preparing for the Mask
View abstract
chapter 6|18 pages
Using the Mask
View abstract
chapter 7|36 pages
Devising with Masks
View abstract
chapter 8|12 pages
Directing Masks
View abstract
chapter 9|10 pages
Developing Time on Stage
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
The Half Mask
View abstract
chapter 11|6 pages
Other Mask Types
View abstract
chapter 12|14 pages
Mask Design and Making
View abstract
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