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Expressive Pantomime: The Art of Non-Verbal Communication

Discover the art of pantomime, a captivating form of non-verbal storytelling using gestures and facial expressions. Learn its history, techniques, do's and don'ts, and pro tips for mastering this unique performance style. Ignite your creativity and communication skills with pantomime practice sessions for beginners. Let the silence speak volumes through expressive movements and emotions!

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Expressive Pantomime: The Art of Non-Verbal Communication

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  1. Theatre 1-2 presents…. Pantomime!

  2. 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

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

  4. Brainstorming • What types of professions utilize non-verbal communication?

  5. 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

  6. Mime vs. Pantomime Often used interchangeably • Mime: art of using bodily movements to create an illusion of reality; more complex, based on theme, illusion and plot & often highly stylized (also can refer to the person performing the mime); usually expresses an idea • Pantomime: simple, chronological story lines; uses mime techniques to tell a story; usually expresses a specific action

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

  8. Pro Tips for Pantomime • Play from the chest • Positive emotions = high, expanded, free, broad, animated gestures • Negative emotions = tense, contracted, restricted gestures • Make sure your movements are all MOTIVATED! • Remember the importance of your facial expressions!

  9. Do’s and Don’ts • DO: • Exaggerate facial expressions • Show the size, weight, temperature, texture and shape of objects • Plan a beginning, middle & end • Show a conflict • Convey your setting, character & circumstance • DON’T: • Mouth words • Make noise • Use props

  10. 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

  11. Let’s try this… • GESTURE PRACTICE: • Relief (“Phew!”) • Impatience (“You’re late!”) • Calling someone over (“Come here!”) • “No, thank you.” • Excitement (“I can’t wait!”) • Begging (“Pretty please?!?”) • Approval (“That’s great!”) • EASY PANTOMIME: • Wash your face and get soap in your eyes. Look for a towel.

  12. Marcel Marceau

  13. A pantomime: Rowan Atkinson

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