I think I'm gonna do this workshop this summer. Anybody else interested?Steve Jarand of the Loose Moose Theatre wrote:Hi Andy,
We are looking for few more people for the mask summer intensive in August.
Would you mind passing this information on to those who you think may be interested?
If so, here is a blurb, reg forms and pics.
Take care,
steve
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Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary is hosting a 5 day mask intensive to be held August 10-14, 2008.
This workshop will be lead by Steve Jarand and is open to all; 18 years and older.
Back from his third mask tour of Europe, Steve invites you to join this first ever international Trance Mask course in Canada.
For information and registration go to: www.stevejarand.com or www.loosemoose.com
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Here's more details:
Here's a YouTube Video of a Steve Jarand/Keith Johnstone workshop:The Loose Moose Theatre wrote: MASK COURSE: August 10 – 14, 2008
Developing powerful, spontaneous and truthful characters is at the heart of strong acting and improvisation. Masks can be a useful tool for this purpose. They allow us to experience a state of awareness and vulnerability and help us understand what it means to have a "beginner's mind".
In this 5 day workshop students will learn half and full mask techniques with a focus on developing mask characters as described in the final chapter of Impro by Keith Johnstone. Mask work is interspersed with related improvisation exercises as training for the intense character work and to reinforce a spirit of discovery and play. A physical approach with be introduced to allow the body to be ready for the spontaneous and at times rigorous activity of the work. No previous mask training is necessary however students should be ready to participate fully and should come with a spirit of discovery.
The second component of this workshop will be mask making. As it is necessary to have a large variety and choice of expressions to work with, a sufficient number masks will be provided for the course. Students will also make their own masks on clay, out of papier mache, with accessories for facial features. Other techniques may be addressed as well. All participants will leave with a plaster cast of their face and one completed mask. Mask making will be staggered with character development and improvisation.
STEVE JARAND
Steve has been a member of Loose Moose Theatre Company since 1987. When not improvising, he performs children’s nature theatre in schools, mountain parks, museums and zoos, Steve also travels extensively looking for new cultural experiences and attending meditation retreats. Beginning mask work 1998, Steve established the Loose Moose Mask Group and has been collaborating and teaching with Keith Johnstone at home and abroad. Each year he teaches masks as well as improv and puppetry on tours of Europe and Canada.
Visit www.stevejarand.com for more background on the course
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