Truth beneath insecurity: Finding freedom in character development through Lecoq and the mask

This project report is based on the creation of the role of Jorgina in School For Trophy Wives written by Freyda Thomas as compared to the creation of (M)asking Questions: The Life Stages of Humanitas Personae. These plays were produced by the California Repertory Company at the Edison Theatre in April/May 2006.;Chapter 1 introduces the technique for actor training by Jacques Lecoq and how it was used to create a role. Chapter 2 contains autobiographical information providing context for the creation of the role of Jorgina and the creation of (M)asking Questions. It discusses how Lecoq's methodology was utilized in the rehearsal for both productions. Chapter 3 examines the implications that were drawn from the exploration of the rehearsal and performance process for both productions. This report examines the author's exploration of creation of theatre and the role using the methodology of Lecoq. I found that using Lecoq's methodology, which includes work with the mask, is useful for creating new theatre works like (M)asking Questions ... and roles like Jorgina.