Masked performances

Masked performances involve using a disguise, typically a mask or facial covering, to conceal the performer’s identity during a show. This technique emphasizes the act, costume, or character rather than the individual behind it. Masks can symbolize different roles, cultural traditions, or artistic concepts, allowing performers to adopt new personas or universal archetypes. This approach enhances storytelling, emotional expression, or cultural significance while maintaining anonymity, encouraging audiences to focus on the performance itself rather than the performer’s personal identity. Masked performances are common in theater, dance, rituals, and cultural festivals worldwide.