Why Mask? |
All of Shobi's clown workshops incorporate the 40 plus masks created by Shobi Dobi to use in her workshops. |
Clown moves through space like a bar of
music
– Shobi 
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When the face -- our natural expressive mask -- is covered it allows us to put on a different suit – a different persona. We are able to shed our habitual gestures, even our unconscious ones. In this realm, action is the language. The mask gives us larger-than-life worlds, and emotions. It allows us to escape the limited world of our practiced movement and enter a realm of heightened awareness. We become aware of the magic of our bodies in new ways. Breath and eye contact make magical moments. Watching the masks in motion is as intriguing and magical as being in a masks. And this mask work is FUN! It engages that silly inside part of all humans who want to play. Wearing a mask allows us to enter the magical world of performance without the self-conscious stage fright. The mask will perform for you, if you let it. The Play is the key. These workshops are for anyone wanting to expand their creativity expressiveness and spontaneity; however, they are most important for the clown in world and community service, as our stage is a stage of spontaneity not routine.
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If you tell me, I will listen If you show me, I will see If you let me experience, I
will learn
Shobi's masks are not for sale.
For a list of commedia mask makers see: |
Commedia/Mask Workshops Shobi Recommends
To Learn How to Make Commedia Masks:
To Study Commedia Theater
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Other Clown Workshops
The NY Goofs www.nygoofs.com
Baby Clown Workshops with the Pochinko Method of Clowning in Canada www.mumpandsmoot.com/workshops.html www.canadianclowning.com/workshops.html
Celebration Barn in Maine www.celebrationbarn.com/workshop/work/schedule.html
The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California www.dellarte.com/mainpage.php?parent_id=1
Clown
Conservatory This is part of the
Circus Center in San Francisco
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