Larval Masks
Larval Masks are originally from Basel, Switzerland, where they are used for Carnival celebrations
What are
they
Their shape is not completely defined and a human face might be guessed but, at the same time, remaining indistinct .
Jacques Lecoq entered them in his educational process and, over time, they have become an important tool in actor's training.
What are
they for
These Masks invite us to imperes ourselves in a poetical language, out of common, where nothing is banal.
In the educational process they apear to be perfect for the actors to explore the field of feelings. Furthermore these masks force to create since the visual evidence.
Estudio
GUTIM
In addition, Larval Masks propose a deep thought around dramaturgy and this is the approach we do in Estudio GUTIM, a research work around a dramatic narration remaining purely visual and sensorial.
What are
they
Jaques Lecoq, together with Amleto Sartori, introduced them in his educational process.
We can neither forget Darío Fo, who has contributed so much in the study ok Masks.
They are a precious tool for those who learn how to use them.
Each of them represents an archetype, with his own corporality and psychology. Archetypes comparably of course with those of our own society.
What are
they for
Working on Commedia dell’arte is highly important in actors training, not only as the style itself, but also as a source of resources and tools to be taken into account for:
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Developping the attention on stage between colleagues and with the audience.
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Taking control of movement on stage.
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Improving the ability to improvise and propose dramatic solutions.
In conclusion help the actor to be more efficient, more creative and more absolute.
Estudio
GUTIM
En Estudio GUTIM usamos la Commedia dell'arte y sus máscaras
desde dos puntos de vista:
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Desde el estudio de cada arquetipo y su relación
jerárquica con el resto de máscaras.
Esto nos da libertad a la hora de improvisar
marcándonos unos márgenes muy precisos de juego. -
Desde el estudio técnico de la máscara.
Cada una nos propone cuerpos y formas de moverse diferentes lo que implica ritmos, voces, tempos y sicologías distintos.
Para nosotros, conocer la máscara en todos sus campos nos hace ser mejores actores y creadores.