What is a mask? Generally, people think of a mask as a physical object worn over the face to disguise themselves. The mask allows the […]
Perspectives
Mask-On/Mask-Off, Part I: On Creativity
This is the first of a five-part post about the creative process. When I studied Commedia dell’Arte, we rehearsed in two ways: Wearing our character […]
Casting in Educational Theatre: Entitlement vs. Empowerment
It is heartbreaking to disappoint an ambitious theatre student. When you teach theatre, it is unfortunately inevitable. When I was doing theatre in high school, […]
On the Adaptation of Shakespeare
“When the kite builds, look to lesser linen.” I had to deliver that line as the thief Autolycus in The Winter’s Tale. After doing my […]
Educational Touchstone
At the beginning of my year at the Dell’Arte School of Physical Theatre, I wanted to be sure that I kept my focus on getting […]