Their almond-shaped eyes stare blankly into space. The ambivalent corners of their mouths leave their moods utterly indiscernible. These wooden masks, used in an ancient form of Japanese theater ...
From the grand stages of ancient Greece to the bustling theaters of today, the iconic comedy and drama masks have long symbolized the dual nature of theatrical storytelling. Whether you’re a Broadway ...
Five theatrical masks discovered at an ancient Turkish site are dated to the time of the Roman Empire. The masks were found alongside a 5,000-seat theater built by the Romans in the first century C.E.
In addition to George and Eleanor Woodyard’s mask display, the new Theatre Lawrence lobby is home to the Jan and Jack Gaumnitz Gallery. The gallery space features four walls, with exhibits expected to ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Beginning this week, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) introduces The Costume ...
Archaeologists in southern Turkey have uncovered five new theatrical mask reliefs from the ancient city of Castabala — once called Hieropolis during its Hellenistic period, or “sacred city.” The find ...