Using theater masks for actor training began in the western theater with Jacques Copeau in France in 1913. Copeau believed the solution to effective teaching
Masks continue to be a staple in contemporary theater. Modern playwrights are writing plays that require their use to create exciting and poetic commentary on
Often when writing about the use of masks in ancient Greek theater historians speak in broad general terms. Authors write that the ancient Greek theater
Theatre masks are expressive form. This means that they are designed in such a way as to animate the space around them through an interactive
There has been a recent resurgence of interest in theater masks and masking as well as the use of masks in today’s theater practice. The
Devising Theatre through exploration of cultural masks of the world.
