The use of masks,
theatrically, is universal.
The making of masks is fun and it offers a welcome opportunity for self-discovery.
In ancient Greek theatre, masks were a necessity since subtle facial expressions would not have registered past the first few rows of the outdoor amphitheaters. 
As the number of actors (aside from the members of the Greek chorus) varied from one to three, it was essential for different masks with exaggerated features to be worn to afford one actor “in his time” the playing of “many parts.”
Greek masks were broadly and simply designed to be visible from a great distance. The principle traits of the characters portrayed could be expressed in the mask, and a simple convention arose whereby types of archetypical characters had their own types of mask.
Most scholars believe Thespis was the first writer/actor, who used a mask to delineate a character.
Thus, he is honored by the traditional term for an actor being a “thespian.”
". . . the arts have been an inseparable part of the human journey; indeed, we depend on the arts to carry us toward the fullness of our humanity. We value them for themselves, and because we do, we believe knowing and practicing them is fundamental to the healthy development of our children's minds and spirits. That is why, in any civilization - ours included - the arts are inseparable from the very meaning of the term 'education.' We know from long experience that no one can claim to be truly educated who lacks basic knowledge and skills in the arts." – National Standards for Arts Education
Upcoming Theatrical Events
Wednesday, October 18th - HYSA Thespian Society Annual
Costume Party
Wednesday, October 25th - HYSA Thespian Society Halloween
Carnival & Fall Festival
Thursday, November 16th - Performance of Secondary's H-Y-S-A Radio Broadcasting Network "Bringing You the World Today,
the 1940 Way." Curtain is at 6 pm.
