moving the MASK

A two-day intensive in mask performance and physical theatre.

Upcoming dates: TBC

  • Moving the Mask is a practical, studio-based workshop focused on mask as a tool for physical expression and dramatic composition.

    Participants will work with hand-made masks and physical theatre techniques to develop clarity, precision, and play in performance. The work moves between structure and improvisation, emphasizing embodiment rather than psychological interpretation.

  • Over two days, participants will explore:

    • Mask making and material awareness

    • Body preparation and physical readiness

    • Physical theatre techniques

    • Play, improvisation, and ensemble awareness

    • Volumes, shapes, and colour in movement

    • The mask as a dramatic device

    The focus is on doing: observing, responding, and refining physical choices in relation to the mask.

  • This workshop is suited for:

    • Actors and theatre-makers

    • Physical theatre and movement practitioners

    • Dancers interested in theatrical composition

    • Artists curious about mask performance

    No prior mask experience is required, but participants should be comfortable working physically and collaboratively.

  • Working with masks removes habitual facial expression and invites the body to communicate more clearly.

    Masks demand:

    • Precision

    • Commitment

    • Presence

    They reveal how movement, rhythm, and spatial choices create meaning on stage. This workshop uses mask not as a style, but as a training and compositional tool.

  • Pedro M. Almeida-Siqueira is a theatre artist working at the intersection of physical theatre, mask, and performance creation. His work draws from contemporary mask practices, ensemble-based training, and devised theatre processes.

  • Dates: TBC
    Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM / 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Cost: $200 (both days)

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