It’s how we choose to deal with those issues in life that is our journey. But like all of us, we have our sincere true self with strengths and weaknesses. As such he's had to develop the persona of the mysterious man behind the mask. There is a great line from the show ".hide your face so the world will never find you." I think this is what The Phantom has been trying to do his entire life, live a life where the world does not see him as disfigured both physically and emotionally. It, in a way, is to protect the person from the reality of the world, from letting the world know the true self. In the case of O’Neill the character expresses his true feelings when the mask is removed and his feelings go down again when the mask is on. Once the mask is removed the real uncovered, base character is revealed. The mask "hides the true being" giving a freedom to the character when he or she wears it. They pose unique challenges and opportunities.
I studied classical and contemporary theatre and have done works by Eugene O'Neill in which masks were frequently used. JB: Masks have played an interesting role in my career, more specifically in my training as an actor. It's amazing.ĬG: Also, masks have been used in theater since the beginning and they possess a sort of ancient power to them…how do you feel when you put it on? Do you notice any changes in yourself, mentally or physically? During the show I sit at the same piano at which Michael Crawford sat when he opened the show on Broadway some 27 years ago. To stand on the stage where so many before me have "donned the mask" is truly an honor. My first night was exciting and exhilarating. No matter where I go in the world, EVERYONE has heard of The Phantom Of The Opera. I think it stands true that no matter what other roles I've played, in fact I've had this conversation with other actors who have played The stands above all others in terms of visibility and notoriety. JAMES BARBOUR: The Phantom, is without a doubt, the iconic role. CITY GUIDE: What is it like to play one of the most iconic characters in the musical theater canon? How was it stepping out that first night?
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