Greek theater mask

this is my Greek mask

video for the physical theater

Reflection on other group's performance

The groups that I think were successful was the following.

• Anju, Mille, Tanya's group.
• Azaan, Jonas Timur's group
• Andrija, Mayukh, Omar

I hunk these groups were successful because they acted out the frustrating emotion very well in their performance (which was the the theme). They both used box in many ways.

Groups that can be improved is the following. 

• Hana, Maanya Jana's group
• Nadia, Lara, Mariam's group

They both looked a little like dancing performance and didn't show any frustration action. Maanya's group, Maanya was telling them where to go and what to do through out the whole performance. Plus I couldn't really understand what the box was for. 

These were the other groups in the class. I would like to take the good parts of the other group's performance and use them in my performance next time.

Reflection for our first physical theatre performance the box

We did our very first physical theatre performance. My group mates are Adam.I, Mohammed, and me. We were supposed to do a physical theatre based on frustration, and should be related and use a box. It was a little difficult as this was my first day of doing this performance even though everyone else was on their second day to practice (as I was absent for last two lessons). Plus in this physical theatre you are not allowed to communicate with your group mate during the performance but you were allowed to have a song.

At first when my group mate told me what I am supposed to do, I was pretty scared because I had to roll off the box. For me, it was a little hard action as it was a group of boys and I am not good at doing all those energetic movements. We also decided which song to do; we chose to do the song by Micheal Jackson which was called 'beat it'

We were the first ones to performe the show. ( as our name of the song starts with b.) I actually didn't know when to start but the sign for me to start moving was when Mohammed laid on top of the box. As I only had one lesson to practice, I confused myself even during the show which actually was hard for me to decide what I am supposed to do next. I had to remember each step we did in the practice. That seemed for me to work. Things that I can improve is not to stay in the way that audience's view as I just blocked my teacher's view in the performance today. I think we could have had more angry expression to show the frustration that is our theme.

Overall, I think we have done our performance fine but as I popped into the group today that gave us harder situation to work with. But I still think that our very first physical performance went quite well  and was good practice for our future performances.

Greek theatre mask research

GREEK THEATRE MASK　RESEARCH.

Mask details

Illustrations of theatrical masks from 5th century display helmet-like mask, covering the entire face and head, with holes for the eyes and a small aperture for the mouth, as well as an integrated wig. It is interesting to note that these paintings never show actual masks on the actors in performance; they are most often shown being handled by the actors before or after a performance, that liminal space between the audience and the stage, between myth and reality. ] This demonstrates the way in which the mask was to ‘melt’ into the face and allow the actor to vanish into the role. Effectively, the mask transformed the actor as much as memorization of the text. Therefore, performance in ancient Greece did not distinguish the masked actor from the theatrical character.

The mask-makers were called skeuopoios or “maker of the properties,” thus suggesting that their role encompassed multiple duties and tasks. The masks were most likely made out of light weight, organic materials like stiffened linen, leather, wood, or cork, with the wig consisting of human or animal hair. Due to the visual restrictions imposed by these masks, it was imperative that the actors hear in order to orientate and balance themselves. Thus, it is believed that the ears were covered by substantial amounts of hair and not the helmet-mask itself. The mouth opening was relatively small, preventing the mouth to be seen during performances.

Reasons for Wearing Masks      

There are several reasons why Greeks wore masks during performances. Plays were performed in large, outside amphitheaters. Due to the size of the stage and the positioning of the seating, many audience members were not able to clearly see what was happening on stage. Masks were used as a way to convey emotion to every audience member. Each mask was designed to show a certain emotion through the use of exaggerated facial expressions, which were readable by all audience members. This ensured that all audience members understood the tone and emotion of each character. Greek performers also wore masks because a limited number of actors were allowed on stage. Initially, one performer was allowed on stage at a time. Through the use of masks, different characters and emotions were established during plays. Eventually, three actors were allowed on stage. Also, there were no women actors in Greek theater, so men wore female masks for female roles.

Description of Masks

Masks used in Greek theater were made of plaster-soaked linen, wood or leather. The masks featured exaggerated facial expressions portraying emotions such as happiness, sadness and anger. The mouths were large cut-out or carved openings that enabled actors to speak loudly and clearly. Eyes were clearly drawn on the mask. Pupil holes were punched out so actors could see. Animal or human hair was often added to the mask as facial hair. Masks used to represent female characters featured larger eyes and larger mouth holes.

Greek theatre

Most Greek cities had a theatre. It was in the open air, and was usually a bowl-shaped arena on a hillside. Some theatres were very big, with room for more than 15,000 people in the audience.

All the actors were men or boys. Dancers and singers, called the chorus, performed on a flat area called the orchestra. Over time, solo actors also took part, and a raised stage became part of the theatre. The actors changed costumes in a hut called the "skene". Painting the walls of the hut made the first scenery.

The plays were comedies (funny, often poking fun at rulers) or tragedies (sad and serious, with a lesson about right and wrong).

References

http://entertainmentguide.local.com/greek-theater-mask-1276.html

https://greektheatre.wordpress.com/home/

This is the research that I've done for Greek masks

OEDIPIS AND THE SPHINX VIDEO ORACLE SCENE

This is the first lesson's video

                     

 This is my second lesson's video

                      

Oedipus and the sphinx reflection

VIDEO RECORDING OEDIPUS AND SPHINX ORACLE SCENE

Reflecting each step of video recording our act of Oedipus and the Sphinx oracle scene I think we've done quite well. My group mates are Nadia, Hana, Omar and me. Nadia acted the oracle girl, Hana and I acted the chorus and Omar acted the king that goes to find out the future as we chose to do the scene that when the KING goes to the oracle and finds out the unpleasant future which is 'Oedipus (your son) will kill the king (you) and marry the queen (your wife)'

On the first lesson we tried acting Hana the queen, me the king, Omar Oedipus, Nadia the oracle girl. At that time, we didn't know that we need a chorus as we had different teacher. We practiced as many time as possible to make the recorded video as perfect as possible.

On the second lesson, our usual teacher was back and we were told that we'll need a chorus that's why me and Hana have decided to do the chorus and Omar the king as he was he only boy in our group. Me, Nadia and Hana had struggled to speak together at the same time that's why I've suggested to Nadia to tap three times on the pencil case that we had pretended as the oracle. Then we were successful to speak at the same time as a chorus. We also suggested Omar that it'll be great if he gives angry emotion on his face.

Our actual performance went great. We have done the chorus at the complete same time, Omar did his angry expression part kind of funny, and most of all, all of us did each of our part incredibly well that's why it turned out to be great.