COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE: LEATHER LOOK LATEX MASKS

COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE: LEATHER LOOK LATEX MASKS
For The Theatre, The Classroom & The Rehearsal Room
Distributed by Homunculus Theatre Company

Step into the vivid world of Commedia dell’Arte with our Leather Look Latex Mask Set – a robust and accessible tool for performers and educators seeking to ignite physical storytelling, character play, and theatrical history in the drama space.

These full-face latex masks are airbrushed by hand to replicate the rich, textural quality of traditional leather masks, offering the visual impact of classic Italian craftsmanship with the flexibility and strength required for modern use. Lightweight, adaptable, and exceptionally durable, this set is a practical choice for both professional productions and school-based learning environments.

What’s Included:

Seven Leather Look Character Masks
Featuring iconic archetypes such as Pantalone, Il Dottore, Arlecchino, Brighella, Capitano, Pulcinella, and Colombina. Each mask is one-size-fits-most and secured with an adjustable elastic strap, ensuring a comfortable fit for a wide range of performers.

Free Packaging & Delivery (within Australia)
No extra fees – your set arrives securely packed and ready for action.

Built for Repeated Use
Crafted from high-grade rubber latex, these masks are designed to endure the demands of touring, classroom workshops, and public performances.

Bonus Support Materials

  • Care Instructions: Keep your masks in top condition with our easy-to-follow maintenance guide.
  • Character List & Reference Sheet: A valuable resource detailing character backgrounds, movement styles, and teaching tips.

Australian Curriculum Connections (Years 7–12)

These masks are an ideal resource for delivering curriculum-linked learning in The Arts – Drama, as well as enhancing historical and intercultural understanding.

Years 7–10:

  • ACADRM040 / ACADRM043: Explore and experiment with Commedia’s stock characters, lazzi (comic routines), and mask technique.
  • ACADRM044: Develop and refine scripted and improvised performances based on traditional archetypes.
  • ACADRR046: Analyse how historical theatre forms continue to influence modern storytelling.

Years 11–12:

  • Performance Style Exploration: Use the masks to investigate Commedia dell’Arte as a historical form, or as part of a contemporary hybrid performance.
  • General Capabilities: Encourages collaboration, confidence, physical awareness, and creative risk-taking.
  • Assessment Ready: Suitable for solo and ensemble assessment tasks involving masked performance, physical theatre, or devising from stimulus.

Ideal For:

  • Secondary & Tertiary Drama Departments
  • Physical Theatre Training & Ensemble Work
  • Touring Productions & Youth Theatre Groups
  • Professional Development Workshops
  • Teachers Introducing European Theatre Styles

To Order or Learn More:

Clint Bolster
[email protected]

Unlock the power of bold character, visual comedy, and theatrical tradition.
This vibrant, leather-look mask set is your springboard into the dynamic world of Commedia dell’Arte—designed to educate, engage, and inspire the next generation of performers.