Théâtre du Soleil Mask Workshop

The training covers the basics of acting work of the Théâtre du Soleil. The work aims to explore the development of the imagination of the actor through the principles of the acting with Topeng (Topeng means an object that covers the face i.e. a type of mask made from wood or paper) and Commedia dell'Arte masks.

The mask, free from all the clichés that often accompany it, is the ultimate learning tool for achieving incarnation of the character. Through improvisation, we face the actor's work in its various aspects and theatrical acts: listening, be present, body awareness.
The course is structured in two main parts: Body work with rhythmic and musical awareness. Improvisation which contains research on physical transformation. Kursspråk är engelska.

Duccio Bellugi Vannuccini is an actor in the Théâtre du Soleil, director and set designer. He has a graduation from the Marcel Marceau School and has studied at the school of Pina Bausch, Jacques Lecoq, Étienne Decroux, and Annie Fratellini.
Since 1987 Duccio has worked at the Théâtre du Soleil, directed by Ariane Mnouchkine, and has been participating in all the shows and films until now.  He also co-realized the documentary "Un Soleil à Kaboul..." and has conducted workshops and master classes in several countries (France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Morocco, Israel, USA, Brazil, Argentina, Chile ...).