So as you can see there are many different types of masked theatre. There are many links. With Commedia and Japanese Noh Theatre, there are strict rules and both have rules about how and when you put the mask on. With Commedia it must be you either facing the back of the stage or off stage completely, but with Noh theatre you MUST be offstage and looking in a mirror and becoming the character that the mask is and no longer yourself.
Also Commedia and Noh both didn't have female actresses in at first, but eventually did and became successful with it!
Most masks that are made, are made from leather masks in most masked theatre types. This is because they are more comfortable and generally last longer.
The ritual and theatrical definitions of mask usage frequently overlap and merge. This links the role of a mask as a ritual object and in theatre.
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