This workshop will act as an introduction to Trestle Masks. Trestle Masks are full faced masks with distinct characteristics and emotions. Participants will learn the golden rules of mask work. Through improvisation, mime, characterisation and physical movement exercises they will learn how to manipulate the masks and bring them to life. They will learn how to speak without using their face with just their bodies, how to exaggerate their actions. Working in pairs and in group’s participants will devise short scenes using the masks for e.g. Masks painting and decorating a room, going on a blind date, masks in space, entering the World Disco Dancing Championship. The possibilities are endless.
Aims: To introduce participants to Trestle Masks and their possibilities within devising.
Objectives:
Aims: To introduce participants to Trestle Masks and their possibilities within devising.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn how to manipulate the masks through movement exercises.
- Working in pairs and groups participants will devise and create scenes using the masks.
- Participants will develop a basic understanding of using masks and the rules and techniques involved.