The What and Why  The art of acting without words  Developed when hunters and warriors returned to villages and used movement, gestures and facial expressions to retell adventures.  Have you ever watched people who communicate in sign language?sign language  THINK ABOUT IT: Why is non-verbal communication so important?

Objectives  Master basic principles of pantomime and apply them to common stage actions  Recognize & Practice conventional mime actions & exercises  Use facial expressions and gestures to enhance a characterization  Differentiate between mime and pantomime

Brainstorm  Why is nonverbal communication important? (not only in acting, but in life?)  List examples of nonverbal communication you use or observe daily.

Class Work DUE TODAY  Read textbook pages 26-27, “Basic Pantomime Movements”  Using the glossary in the back of the book, complete vocabulary for the following words: Pantomime Cross Gesture Kinesthesis Mime Inclination Rotation Isolation Nonverbal communication

“Face Value”  Based on your reading yesterday, describe face value and its importance.  Practicing Face Value  PLEASE TURN IN YOUR VOCABULARY IF YOU DID NOT DO SO YESTERDAY. Thank you.

Principles of Pantomime  Read textbook pages (silently)  Watch Charlie Chaplin scene from The Circus  Reflection – ½ page due today What Principles of Pantomime does Chaplin demonstrate in the video?