Physical expression and non verbal communication play an important role in our day to day lives, and have the power to transform your performances into living, breathing personifications that will leave your audience wanting more.
Do you wish you could go beyond the playwright's lines and really connect with your character?
Are you ready to fully embody your characters and bring your performances to life?
this is for you if you are ready to...
Hi, I'm Nena and I want to help you create memorable characters that make a big impact!
Always know what to do with your hands once you put your script down
Use your mind-body connection to memorize your lines sooner, have more energy, and feel more invested in your character choices
Elevate your performances and create memorable, embodied characters that stay with your audience long after they leave the theatre.
Have unshakeable confidence in performing, devising, and living.
"Through Nena's creation of a safe and encouraging space, every participant was able to explore new means of expression and to play with drama, comedy, movement, and connection. It was a joy to watch the children come alive in their masks."
michele mathews, B.Ed, b.sc.
Technique and emotion are brought together as participants devise scenes individually and in small groups. We then explore how these skills can enhance characterization in all styles of theatre.
Fully Embodied Character Development
Participants are led through exercises designed to bring the masks to life through full physical investment. Individual exploration of mind-body connection helps create organic physicality that reflects our intentions.
Emotional Depth of Mask Performance
Games, exercises, and shared exploration allows participants to gain a greater sense of physical awareness, and increased clarity in expression and articulation to create authentic, relatable characters.
Explore Fundamental
Mask Techniques
We start the day with a celebration of movement and physical embodiment, allowing us to approach the rest of our time together with confidence and ease.
Begin with the Power of Movement
What a Full Day Workshop Looks Like:
Meet Your Instructor
Nena has been performing for close to 25 years, and has been studying full mask theatre since 2002. She has devised, performed, and directed multiple short form mask pieces. She is passionate about all forms of theatre, and believes in the power of art to heal and connect us to one another and ourselves. As a holistic wellness professional, Nena's workshops are created through an aligned, trauma-informed lens and are open to all.
theatre artist and holistic wellness expert
Nena Hawkes
"I enjoyed working with and learning about a theatre form I hadn't tried myself before. I highly recommend working with Nena and trying your hand at Mask Theatre."
ammanda zelinski, performer
+ personalized workshops tailored to your group's unique needs
+ available for youth and adults
+ perfect for schools and community theatre groups
+ 5 hours instruction time (plus reflection and lunch breaks)
+ up to 12 participants
+ rehearsal masks provided
+ half day workshops, beginner classes, weekend intensives, and one-on-one mentoring also available : please contact