Mask of Reality: An Approach to Design for Theatre

A fresh attack on the designing assignment, this book is more than a philosophy. It is a plan of action from a world-famous designer who starts with the advantage of an extraordinary talent, but then immerses herself in brick-by-brick labour to achieve her ends; who embraces her existing, often limiting conditions, and uses them to discipline her imagination. This book, written with charm, wit, and humanity, and generously illustrated, is directed to the working theatre artist who seeks to expand his own knowledge, enlarge his own experience, explore his own capabilities, achieve his own individual style.
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Irene Corey is a nationally recognized theatrical designer, author of The Mask of Reality, an approach to Design for Theatre, and The Face is a Canvas. Co-founder of the Everyman Players, Corey is known for designing the company s The Book of Job, in which performers in shimmering Byzantine mosaic robes and makeup thrilled audiences both here and abroad. The production has been featured in many major publications in the western world. Her contributions to Children s theatre include the makeup/costume concepts for Reynard the Fox, and The Tortoise and the Hare. The latter was shown at the Venice biennale, as well as in England, South Africa, and the US. Her works have been featured on the BBC television and on CBS.