Pantomime! Theatre 1-2 presents….

Pantomime Pantomime utilizes non- verbal communication In other words, you communicate a story to your audience without speaking!

Non Verbal Communication Eye Contact Facial Expressions Gestures Physical contact “I have designed my style pantomimes as white ink drawings on black backgrounds, so that man's destiny appears as a thread lost in an endless labyrinth. I have tried to shed some gleams of light on the shadow of man startled by his anguish.” – Marcel Marceau

More Non Verbal Communication Tempo/Rhythm: How quickly/slowly and individual moves Proximity: The distance between individuals

Brainstorming What types of professions utilize non- verbal communication? MAKE A LIST OF OR MORE JOBS IN YOUR NOTES!

Pantomime Defined The art of telling a story without speech Often called “the art of silence” A form of acting without words by using facial expressions and gestures Non-verbal communication

A Brief History Preceded the drama in ancient times Goes hand in hand with dance Forerunner to ballet Attained highest form in 16 th century Developed from famous Commedia dell’Arte characters

Traditional Mime/Pantomime We think of actors in the original white face make up and stereotypical costume Check out this video by renowned pantomime artists Marcel Marcea. He plays a mask maker trapped in his own mask! CnVwMhttps:// CnVwM

Some Concepts to Know Unity of Body –All the parts of your body should be in agreement for the idea/character you are trying to portray Clean the Slate –A method of changing from one expression to the next

Pantomiming an Object Consider –Size –Weight –Shape –Texture –Temperature

Pantomiming an Object Check out this video and pay special attention to the pantomimed objects. List at least 3 objects the students pantomime that you can identify. RMMLchttps:// RMMLc

Pantomime Today With the use of technology and lighting, pantomime today has morphed into something new and creative! Check it out! UccxBr4&app=desktophttps:// UccxBr4&app=desktop Stop at 4:30ish

Pantomime! Theatre 1-2 presents….

Non Verbal Communication _______________ “I have designed my style pantomimes as white ink drawings on black backgrounds, so that man's destiny appears as a thread lost in an endless labyrinth. I have tried to shed some gleams of light on the shadow of man startled by his anguish.” – Marcel Marceau

More Non Verbal Communication Tempo/Rhythm:_____________________________ Proximity: _____________________________

Brainstorming What types of professions utilize non- verbal communication?

Pantomime Defined The art of telling a story ______________ Often called “______________________” A form of acting without words by using facial expressions and gestures _________________________

A Brief History ____________ the drama in ancient times Goes hand in hand with _______ Forerunner to _____________ Attained highest form in 16 th century Developed from famous _________________________ characters

Some Concepts to Know __________________ –All the parts of your body should be in ________________ for the idea/character you are trying to portray __________________ –A method of _________________________ ___________________________________

Pantomiming an Object Consider –__________ –______________ –_______________

Marcel Marceau

A pantomime: Rowan Atkinson