Mask Theatre Workshop
Mask Theater Workshop
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Masks are among the first artistic forms of expression dating back to ancient tribal cultures and traditional art forms from around the world. In the hands of actors, masks can become sacred tools that have the power to connect with primal energy and spiritual wisdom. Masks allow those who are interested in performance to quickly embrace new characters and to become uninhibited, enabling performers to freely express their emotions. Students’ interests will be aroused and their comprehension of theatre through masks will be deepened. |
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Fringe Shanghai collaborated with the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre to stage two Mask Theatre Workshops as an extension of the Campus Tour. Taught by Hoi Chiu from Hong Kong and Maggie Blue O’Hara from Canada, two seasoned performers and theatre educators from All Theatre Art Association, the Workshop allowed students to gain a rich experience of the art of mask theatre as well as performance traditions from around the world.
They were encouraged to create plays using their own stories, to rehearse them with professional actors, and to learn to combine acting with theatrical elements such as movement, voice, masks, props and costumes to allow richer artistic expression. At the end of the workshop, participants gave a presentation of their own plays. About 60 participants attended this workshop.
