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A Scheme of Work for classroom delivery, introducing  Mask Theatre to KS3 through KS5.

Created by The Mask Workshop.

Includes 6 engaging practical lesson plans covering the fundamentals of mask work, incorporating links to additional online resources and a teachers introductory guide.

Lessons

  1. An introduction to the mask and how masks work with an audience. Start some physical theatre skills.
  2. Understanding the restrictions a mask imposes and how to work within those restrictions. Developing COUNTER-MASK and CHARACTER skills
  3. To understand the importance of the INNER MONOLOGUE, introduce DECISION-MAKING and CLOCKING, and get everybody into the masks.
  4. Furthering mask skills such as FOCUS and looking at solo and group improvisations.
  5. To develop group improvisations and mask skills by MAKING OFFERS. 
  6. Having worked largely comedically, we look at some more serious work and embed the core skills.

£75.00

Description

A Scheme of Work for classroom delivery, introducing Mask Theatre to students.

Created by The Mask Workshop

This SoW comprises 6 lessons, introducing the concept of modern mask theatre to learners, identifying the skills needed to bring a mask alive.

Each lesson has numerous practical exercises and discussion points designed to explore these core skills and can be easily adapted for students from different age groups and skill levels.

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