Toby Wilsher

The Mask Handbook

A Practical Guide

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 141mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9780415414364
• ISBN-10: 0415414369
• Artikelnr.: 22534640

Autorenporträt

Toby Wilsher trained at Middlesex University then co-founded Trestle Theatre Company in 1981. For 23 years he was an actor, writer, maker, designer and director for Trestle, seeing his work performed in 31 countries. Since 2004 he is a freelance director, writer and corporate trainer.

Inhaltsangabe

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