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Clowning Around at Clown University

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If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a professional clown, then clown university is the place for you! For over a century, clown university has been providing aspiring clowns with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the industry. With a wide range of programs and courses, taught by experienced professionals, clown university is […]

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Mime Gloves: The Complete Guide

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Mime gloves are gloves that are specifically designed for use in mime performances. They are typically made from stretchy, breathable fabrics like cotton or lycra, and are designed to allow for a good range of movement and flexibility. Mime gloves may be plain or decorated with stripes or other patterns, and are often white or

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Commedia Dell’Arte Characters

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Commedia dell’arte is a form of Italian theater that emerged in the 16th century and was popular throughout Europe. It was a type of improvisational theater, in which the actors perform using predetermined characters and scenarios, but with the freedom to improvise their dialogue and physical movement. In this post, we will present the main

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10 Famous Mimes in Film and Cinema

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Mimes have long been a staple of the performing arts, using gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey emotions and tell stories without words. In recent decades, many mimes have made their mark on the world of film and cinema, bringing their unique style of performance to the big screen. In this post, we

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How Does Pantomime Links to Melodrama?

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Pantomime and melodrama are both forms of theater, but they are quite different from each other in terms of style and content. while pantomime links to melodrama and the two may have some similarities, they are ultimately quite different forms of theater that have their own unique styles and characteristics. Pantomime is a form of

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Jacques Lecoq: Exercises, Movements, and Masks

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Jacques Lecoq was a French actor and acting coach who developed a unique approach to acting based on movement and physical expression principles. Lecoq believed that actors should use their bodies to express emotions and ideas, rather than relying on words alone. As part of this approach, Lecoq often incorporated “animal exercises” into his acting

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Pantomime Is Important To Acting. Here’s Why.

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Although many use the words “pantomime” and “mime” as synonyms, there are key differences between the two. For instance, it’s a common misunderstanding that a pantomime performance must be silent – but the opposite is usually the case! Learn more about why is pantomime important to acting. Pantomime is a type of musical comedy stage

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Etienne Decroux Quotes

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Etienne Decroux (19 July 1898 Paris – 12 March 1991, Boulogne-Bancor) was a French theater actor and mime artist. He is known for his mime technique and school of thought called Etienne Decroux’s Corporeal Mime. Today, we will review some of his most famous sayings. Scroll down to see out pick of the top Etienne

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Harlequinade Clown History

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Harlequinade is a British comic theatrical genre, defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “that part of a pantomime in which the harlequin and clown play the principal parts”. It developed in England between the 17th and mid-19th centuries. Today we will explore Harlequinade Clown History: from its initial beginning as a slapstick adaptation of

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Jogesh Dutta: Best Mime Artist in India

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Jogesh Dutta is probably the most famous mime artist in India. For over fifty years he has pioneered the art of mime in the country. In India, mime and the name JOGESH DUTTA are synonymous. Talking of one evokes the image of the other. In this post, we will explore the life of work of

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