Masking Unmasked: Four Approaches to Basic Acting

by E Simon

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Acting with masks is one of the most ancient stage techniques still in use today. Masking Unmasked is a basic guide to using this ancient art to develop character and movement in four sections that correspond to mask size: Full-Face Masks, Clowning, Bag Masks, and Half-Face Masks. Each section addresses fundamental acting principles and shows how the ancient technique can be applied to the contemporary stage. It is the perfect book to use as background to traditional, non-masked acting principles. For instance, mask acting provides a great way of strengthening core acting skills. Actors in masks experience the primary...Read more
  • ISBN10 6611367365
  • ISBN13 9786611367367
  • Publish Date 8 November 2003 (first published 1 January 2003)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 4 September 2012
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
  • Format eBook
  • Language English