Jacques Lecoq took The larval mask have The Basel Carnival in Switzerland to use movement triaining of actors.
The term larval comes from “larvae”meaning “the active immature form of an insect especially one that differs from an adult” (New Oxford English Dictionary)
These masks are naive and curious.
They are highely theactrical, with simple large shapes. They demand the actor to express themselves physically.
They demand simple and strong gestures from the performer, making the mask come alive.
They are excellent in movement training and physical theatre.
The term larval comes from “larvae”meaning “the active immature form of an insect especially one that differs from an adult” (New Oxford English Dictionary)
These masks are naive and curious.
They are highely theactrical, with simple large shapes. They demand the actor to express themselves physically.
They demand simple and strong gestures from the performer, making the mask come alive.
They are excellent in movement training and physical theatre.
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