ISBN 10: 1403962952
ISBN 13: 9781403962959
Author: Eli Simon

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Part I: Masks of the Self

Chapter 1: The Face as Mask: Neutral Mask
- The Neutral Mask Experience
- Exercises and Principles for Neutral Mask Work
- Connecting Neutral Mask to Performance
Chapter 2: My Masked Life: Autobiographical Mask
- Exploring Personal Habits and Gestures
- Developing Character from Self-Observation
- Activities for Autobiographical Mask

Part II: Masks of the Other

Chapter 3: The Mask of Character: Character Mask
- Creating a Character Through Physicality
- Exploring Voice and Movement for Character
- Practical Applications of Character Mask
Chapter 4: The Mask of the World: Commedia Dell’Arte
- History and Types of Commedia Characters
- Developing Stock Characters (e.g., Arlecchino, Pantalone)
- Improvisation and Physical Comedy in Commedia
Chapter 5: Masking Unmasked
- Integrating the Four Approaches
- From Mask to Role: Applying the Techniques to Text
- The Continuing Journey of the Actor

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Masking Unmasked Four Approaches to Basic Acting 1st Edition by Eli Simon ISBN 1403962952 9781403962959