The Department of Fools uses masks, improv and plenty of satire to revive a form of street theatre called commedia dell’Arte. “We are a bunch of crazy actors doing physical comedy,” said actor Brandon ...

Mask work is a centuries-old theater practice that transcends nations and eras. From the exaggerated visages of commedia dell’arte to the spiritually significant faces of Japanese Noh, the art of ...

From the grand stages of ancient Greece to the bustling theaters of today, the iconic comedy and drama masks have long symbolized the dual nature of theatrical storytelling. Whether you’re a Broadway ...