Full Face Non Verbal Mask Theatre – Workshop
Clint Bolster
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FULL FACE NON-VERBAL MASK THEATRE WORKSHOP
Dive into the transformative art of Mask Theatre and unlock new ways to tell stories without words! Perfect for students eager to explore the world of physicality, expression, and creative storytelling.
What’s On Offer?
Duration: Flexible to your needs
Suitability: Grades 7–12
Available Terms: 1–4
Explore Diverse Mask Styles:
Basel Masks – Experience the expressiveness and versatility of this classic style.
Grotesque Masks – Bring exaggerated, outlandish characters to life.
Trestle Masks – Discover the simplicity and physicality in character portrayal.
Character Masks (Full & Half Face) – Create mysterious and captivating characters with unique expressive possibilities.
Workshop Focus
A practical exploration of storytelling without words, using full-face masks to develop physical expression and clarity in performance.
- Strengthens students’ ability to convey emotions, character, and narrative through gesture and movement.
- Enhances non-verbal communication skills, fostering awareness of body language.
- Encourages confidence, self-expression, and emotional intelligence.
- Highly inclusive and suitable for diverse learning needs, including ESL and students with communication challenges.
What You’ll Learn:
Master the techniques of ensemble performance and collaboration
Develop inner monologue skills to bring depth to your characters
Hone your physical storytelling abilities, from comedy to drama
Learn the art of devising and creating original stage moments
Unlock the power of non-verbal communication to connect with audiences
Why Choose This Workshop?
This immersive experience is perfect for developing confidence, creativity, and a deeper understanding of physical theatre. Students will gain valuable skills in expression, collaboration, and performance that extend beyond the stage.
What Teachers Are Saying:
“This workshop ignited a new passion in my students for physical storytelling. The techniques they learned were transformative—not only in drama but in their confidence and creativity!”
Key learning outcomes
Drama
- Develop an understanding of non-verbal storytelling and physical theatre techniques.
Learn how mask work enhances characterisation and audience engagement.
English
- Examine body language and movement as a form of communication.
Explore how non-verbal expression impacts storytelling and interaction.
Health & Wellbeing
- Build confidence, self-awareness, and resilience through movement-based activities.
Enhance emotional intelligence by understanding how physicality influences perception and communication.
Accessibility
- This workshop is highly inclusive for students with diverse learning needs.
No spoken language is required, making it suitable for ESL students and those with communication challenges.
Years 7-8 Drama (ACARA)
- Investigate the use of masks in performance and their historical and cultural significance.
- Develop expressive skills using body language, movement, and physical storytelling.
- Explore how silence and non-verbal communication impact dramatic meaning.
- Perform using full-face masks, focusing on clarity, precision, and audience engagement.
English (ACARA)
- Analyse the role of non-verbal cues in storytelling and communication.
- Examine how gestures, facial expressions, and physical movement convey meaning in drama and literature.
Health & Wellbeing (ACARA)
- Develop self-awareness and confidence through physical expression.
- Explore how body language affects social interactions and emotional intelligence.
- Encourage resilience and self-expression through movement-based activities.
Years 9-12 Drama (ACARA)
- Experiment with heightened physicality to enhance characterisation and meaning in non-verbal performance.
- Refine expressive movement to communicate complex emotions and relationships without speech.
- Analyse the use of mask work in theatre traditions worldwide.
Years 9-12 English (ACARA)
- Interpret and evaluate non-verbal elements in performance and multimedia storytelling.
- Analyse the impact of physical storytelling on audience interpretation and emotional engagement.
Years 9-12 Health & Wellbeing (ACARA)
- Develop an understanding of body language as a powerful form of communication.
- Increase social confidence and empathy by exploring emotional expression through movement.
- Recognise how physical presence and gesture influence perception and interaction.
General Capabilities
- Personal and Social Capability: Encouraging confidence, self-expression, and teamwork through non-verbal performance.
- Critical and Creative Thinking: Developing problem-solving skills by conveying meaning without words.
- Intercultural Understanding: Exploring mask traditions from different cultures, such as Japanese Noh theatre, Greek tragedy, and Commedia dell’Arte.
Additional Information
General Venue & Setup Requirements for Workshops
Requires an open space such as a classroom, double teaching classroom, drama room, studio, or theatre space
There are no technical requirements – chairs for participants are optional.
Workshops are designed to be engaging, interactive, and accessible, catering to students with different learning styles.
Contact Clint Bolster for Full Face Non Verbal Mask Theatre – Workshop
About the Artist
CLINT BOLSTER is a Clown, Physical Actor, Producer and Teaching Artist based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. With over 22 years of professional experience, Clint has dedicated his career to creating original theatrical works and training artists across multiple disciplines. His original creations —HIGH TEA with BOOFF, BOLSTER & LEE: The Knock Em Downs, The Lost Balloon, and The Bubble Canteen—alongside ensemble projects such as The Mask Family, Manoeuvre, and Homunculus Theatre, are programmed widely across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. These works feature prominently at major arts festivals and in community, cultural, and educational settings, having reached a live global audience in the millions.
Clint has performed extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan—including over 900 solo shows in Japanese at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka. He has toured over 500 primary and secondary schools across Australia. Most recently, he performed in the 2022/2023 Australian tour of Slava’s Snow Show and was accepted into the Cirque du Soleil database of Clowns.
As a dedicated Teaching Artist, Clint has delivered training and masterclasses for actor training institutions and universities worldwide, including the Queensland University of Technology (QLD), Griffith University (QLD), Drama Australia (AUS), Pontio University Wales (UK), and Shakespeare4All (Hong Kong), to name a few.
A proud Queensland member and mentor for the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance, Clint also serves as a Board Member for Indel-Ability Arts. His extensive touring and producing credits include collaborations with Queensland Theatre, Brisbane Festival, Cairns Festival, Cluster Arts Global, and Live Nation, among many others.
For a complete list of credits, visit – https://www.clintbolster.com/performance-credits
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