Appel, Libby
Mask Characterization: An Acting Process
- ISBN 13:
- 9780809310395
- author:
- Appel, Libby
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Southern Illinois University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16.2 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Folkcrafts Performing Arts Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Behind the mask, students can explore their own personality and character. In fact, it's paradoxically only when the mask hides the self that it enables deeper self-discovery. Libby Appel's book provides the theory behind this process and a step-by-step guide to developing characters from masks. The manual is divided into two parts: "The Instructor's Guide" and "The Actor's Guide." There's also an introductory chapter on classroom procedures, along with a sample class schedule in the back of the book. This new approach to actor training offers aspiring actors fresh ways to create honest dramatic characterizations. This book adds a valuable dimension to actor learning, making it a useful resource for those seeking new techniques.