Mask Handbook

<p>This book from Europe’s leading Mask director and co-founder of the <em>Trestle Theatre Company</em> provides a fascinating demystification of the process of using masks.</p><p>Full of simple explanations and collating over twenty-five years’ experience of writing for directing and acting in masks <em>The Mask Handbook</em> examines how masks have the ability to play the fundamental game of theatre – the suspension of disbelief.</p><p>The<em> Handbook</em> includes:</p><ul> <li>an introduction to the origin of masks</li> <li>advice on preparing making and using masks</li> <li>tips on writing devising and directing maskwork</li> <li>lots of fun and effective practical exercises. </li> </ul><p>This accessible and inspiring handbook will empower teachers directors and actors to fully explore the world of the mask. </p>