Speaking From the Mask

Workshop Presenter:

Eric Bornstein

Description:

Storytellers in many cultures have utilized masks to give special power and presence in a variety of sacred and secular events. Disguising the personal identity of the teller enables specific characters or archetypal entities to speak more freely. Using masks, we will explore the inspiration of speaking through a mask. Bring objects of personal power as props.

Materials fee: None
Date/Time: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Max. # Participants: 30

Bio of Workshop Presenter:

Eric Bornstein is a mask maker, teacher and performer with over 25 years of experience. His masks have been performed by/at First Night Boston, The Boston Lyric Opera, The Boston Ballet II, Christmas Revels, and King Richard's Faire, among others. He and his works have been featured on several Boston Globe Calendar Magazine covers, and on channel 4 with Joyce Kulhaywyck. He holds a Masters degree from Harvard University and is a long term faculty member at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education. His mask programs (performances, residencies, and workshops) book in schools, libraries, and other venues throughout Massachusetts primarily through Young Audiences of Massachusetts.