Does the theater mask (one smiling, one frowning) is it called anything specific

Question:I'm taking drama next year and I was curious about the symbol that represents theatre.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'm taking drama next year and I was curious about the symbol that represents theatre.

The Comedy and Tragedy masks are also what they are commonly known as

They are called Sock and Buskin. You can look it up in wikipedia.