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Behind the mask, Appel notes, the stu­dent is free to create a personality; paradox­ically, because the mask hides the self, it en­ables the student to probe more deeply into himself. ""This book describes, defines, and dis­cusses the mask characterization process, providing the theory behind the exercises and the step-by-step procedure in the organ­ic development of the character from the masks,"" Appel notes. The manual is divided into two parts: ""The Instructor's Guide"" and ""The Actor's Guide."" There is also an intro­ductory chapter, ""The Class Structure,"" which explains mask characterization pro­cedures in the classroom, and a sample class schedule may be found in the back of the manual. This book adds a new dimension to actor training and learning. It is essential to aspir­ing actors seeking new ways to create honest dramatic characterizations.

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Libby Appel in this book offers teachers of acting a detailed view of a way of working with masks. While the underlying assumptions are profound, the reader will find a wealth of practicality and specificity. John Ransford Watts, Dean, Goodman School of Drama, DePaul University, from the Foreword

Libby Appel in this book offers teachers of acting a detailed view of a way of working with masks. While the underlying assumptions are profound, the reader will find a wealth of practicality and specificity. --John Ransford Watts, Dean, Goodman School of Drama, DePaul University, from the Foreword

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Libby Appel is an Artistic Director Emerita of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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