3 dAy INTENSIVE LARVAL MaSK Workshop

Playfulness, Articulation and Naivety of the mask

Come and play in the larval mask world, a guided introductory workshop for anyone interested in the poetic space these characters inhabit. 

Larval masks, derived from Basel carnival traditions, were adopted by Jacques Lecoq for actor training. They are simplified, unpainted masks used to explore physical and emotional expression of the body and amplification of gesture before words.

In this workshop participants will be guided through simple breath, movement and play work to bring this subtle communication through gesture to life.

Larval masks create a space of sensitivity and naivety. Through breath, amplification of movement they introduce people to a world where characters come to life at the beginning of expression.

We will learn techniques of playing these masks to bring unique worlds into the spectator’s imaginations. These tragic/comic masks have an incredible power and magic for story telling and opening up poetic spaces.

This workshop is for performers, artists, physical theatre /movement practitioners and is open to adults of all abilities who are interested in play and theatre, providing the opportunity to move and explore embodied forms and narratives with larval masks.

The Larval masks used in this workshop have been handcrafted by Beth and Daryl and feature in these photos from previous workshops in Australia, Finland and Italy.

The work will cover:

• Grounding into the body, space, the mask
• Cultivating a balanced and energised physical movement preparation
• Movement analysis – how does each mask move?
• Creating characters through movement/embodiment
• Mask playing techniques
• Improvisational mime 
• Play/spontaneity in theatrical space
• Non-verbal communication/action based theatre
• Getting out of the head and into the body!

When?

Friday 27th of June 9:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday 28th of June 9:30am – 5:00pm  

Sunday 29th of June 9:30am – 5:00pm

**It is compulsory to attend the full 3 days as this is a strict learning continuum aka one class leads into the next. Students will not be allowed to arrive late or leave early.

Where?

Participants

This workshop is for performers, artists, physical theatre /movement practitioners. Places are limited to 20 chosen from an application list. 

Minimum participants: 8

Maximum participants: 20

**Minimum number of participants must be enrolled by June 13th for the workshop to go ahead. Applications will be accepted up until 1 day prir to the commencement of the workshop 

To apply, please book online via TryBooking.

Produced by Melbourne Physical Theatre School. MPTS is run by Kimberley Twiner is a training space dedicated to the Lecoq and Fusetti pedagogy of Mask, Mime and Movement Theatre. Produced by Melbourne Physical Theatre School. MPTS produces workshops by local, national and international teachers.

What to bring?

Please bring black / dark clothes comfortable to move in. Black neutral clothing is ideal, when creating characters with the masks so it is best for no bright colours or big designs to move in for some light warm up exercises. Runners, theatre shoes are also recommended.

COst

Super Early Bird Price (Full payment due by June 6th): $300.00

Normal Price: $375.00

Late Bird Price (If paid after June 23rd): $450.00

**The fee contains a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 which is required within 3 days of being accepted into the course. The deposit secures your position in the course.

. Please email beth20man@gmail.com to arrange this.

FacilitatorS