The Mask Handbook: A Practical Guide

Full of simple explanations, fun and effective practical exercises and collating over twenty-five years’ experience of writing for, directing and acting in masks, this handbook provides a fascinating demystification of the process of using masks.

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.

• | Author: Toby Wilsher
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Oct 23, 2006
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780415414371
• | ISBN-10: 0415414377