# Event Details - **Event Name**: Masks Play III: Return of the Masks - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Our Masks Plays have been such a hits, we're cashing in on the thirst for sequels! Be sure to come see all the new characters and scenes. If you enjoyed Masks Play! and Masks Play! II - Keep Playing, you won't want to miss Masks Play! III - Return of the Masks! Masks Play III is a devised play - a collaboratively created new work that begins without a script. Everything you will see and hear was created by the company (except for a couple of songs). But we had a deep, historical foundation to begin our exploration: the classic masks of Commedia dell ‘Arte. Each mask represents a stock, archetypal character, with a unique physicality that has been in our storytelling since the early Italian commedia troupes of the mid-1500s to today. Commedia is low-comedy for the common people, traditionally performed in streets and markets, versus high-comedy for the aristocracy, traditionally performed in the court theaters. We’ll share timeless characters with you: Pantalone/a, the old, rich and miserly folks on top of the hierarchy; Dottore, the quack doctor/philosopher who spouts nonsense; Capitano/a, the braggart, yet cowardly, soldier; Pulcinella, the mean, pessimistic trickster servant; Brighella, the hard-working head servant; Columbina and Arlecchino, the fun-loving, food-craving younger servants; and finally the Young Lovers, the only unmasked characters who love being in love and the idea of love itself. We also play with a series of contemporary commedia masks, allowing the players to create unique characters based on physicality and vocality of their invention. Finally, we incorporate the Six Basic Emotions Masks: joy, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, and fear. These nonverbal masks encourage physical specificity and invite the audience to make meaning with the players. Our production consists of a series of short canovaccios, skits if you will, and lasts approximately 75-minutes. As the word commedia implies, these are (mostly) comic scenes played through impro, a classic style of improvisation. The players have devised basic plot lines for each sketch, but how they move from A to B to Z (what they say and do) is based on direct audience interaction - so get ready to laugh and play! Photo by Sattva Photo - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellingham/masks-play-iii-return-of-the-masks/200030742923951 - **Event Categories**: comedy, art, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellingham - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Performing Arts Center Western Washington University - **lat**: 48.738091206196 - **long**: -122.48688932244 - **full address**: Performing Arts Center Western Washington University, 467 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Masks Play III: Return of the Masks - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/296b611753835fd41df387af185d04983bdb828328be95e611fc687211142e57-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1790470070 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Masks Play III: Return of the Masks being held? - **A:** Masks Play III: Return of the Masks takes place on Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 16 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Performing Arts Center Western Washington University, 467 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Masks Play III: Return of the Masks? - **A:** Masks Play III: Return of the Masks is organized by WWU Theatre Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Masks Play III: Return of the Masks is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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