Mask and Puppetry

A mask that has a blank expression and a single colour, usually white.

• Blank Mask

• Half Mask

• Neutral Mask

• Clear Mask

A mask that only covers the top or side of the actor's face

• Small Mask

• Half Mask

• Side Mask

• Phantom Mask

Spoken conversational elements in literary or dramatic compositions

• Dialogue

• Duologue

• Monologue

• Speech

The way in which a character stands or holds themselves

• Gesture

• Stance

• Gait

• Posture

Expressing yourself through the use of limbs

• Gesture

• Stance

• Expression

• Mannerism

Using the position of your body to express your feelings

• Posture

• Stance

• Body Language

• Proxemics

When a masked character notices or engages with the audience

• Clocking

• Interaction

• Noticing

• Breaking the fourth wall

Body language, posture, gesture and proxemics are all examples of ...

• Vocal Skills

• Movement Skills

• Physical Skills

• Mental Skills

An object created to represent a character that is manipulated by Actors

• Puppet

• Character

• Poppet

• Mask

Use of the eyes to draw attention to the puppet

• Eye line

• Eye contact

• Focus

• Concentration