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Mask Video

The first half of the video that I watched was the actual performance with the masks, the second half was what looked like them rehearsing without the masks. What was interesting is that, while performing, the actors really used their bodies to direct attention and show emotion/personality. For example, the disrespectful girls put their feet on the table to show that they are sloppy and rude and disregarding. What was also interesting was that the actors, when they weren't performing, would show their masks facial expression, even when they weren't wearing them. I didn't expect this. By practicing making the face of their mask, it probably helped them get into character for the actual performance.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGRi-pYV-4g

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