Teachers of the Month: Wade Robinson

Topic of the Month: Exploring the Mask

Masks are quite magical. Put one on and watch yourself transform into a different creature!

Mask play is particularly useful for improvisers, as it encourages the performer to trust their impulses and relieves them of the obligation to consciously "create". Mask work gives you freedom and permission. Freedom from self-judgment, self-criticism or second-guessing. Permission to relinquish control and let your creativity flow. It is, in fact, so fundamental to improv that Keith Johnstone (the creator of Theatresports) dedicated an entire chapter to Masks in his famous book ‘Impro: Improvisation for the Theatre’.

Come have some fun and discover what a mask unlocks for you!

About Your Teacher: Wade Robinson is one of Improv QLD’s founders, its training director and current President. Wade has performed with Improv QLD since it was known as ImproMafia, in the Great Grandiosa at the Wonderland Festival (2015), the Pineapple Club at the Brisbane Comedy Festival (2014/2015) and Robinson, Rimmelzwaan and White at the Anywhere Theatre Festival (2014). His producer credits include the Theatresports Grand Championships at the Brisbane Powerhouse (2013/2014), and he was also a member of the first Queensland team to win the National Theatresports Championships in Sydney. Wade is an experienced teacher, and has been a key driver of its workshop program since 2010. He has also taught improvisation to a range of clients including schools, community groups, and corporate clients.