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Actor and character in African masquerade performance.

Authors :
Harding, Frances
Source :
Theatre Research International. Spring96, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p59. 13p. 10 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

States that performing in an African context can be divided into two categories. What are those categories and what do they represent; Identity of performers; What are the key elements; Understanding of African masked performance; Principle categories of characters; Describing audience reaction to masked warrior; Interaction between performers and the audience.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MASQUERADES
*ENTERTAINERS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03078833
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Theatre Research International
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9605202546
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/S0307883300012712