Be a Mime - Hardcover

Stolzenberg, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806964170 ISBN 13: 9780806964171

Publisher: Sterling, 2001

Synopsis

Perform the illusions that have captivated millions! Everything you need to know about the art of communicating without words is revealed here. Master the mechanisms involved in such famous routines as the traffic cop and robot, each with variations that make the act your own. Detailed coverage of body movements, including sequential photographs that break down every action, plus tips to get you thinking in character, will have you walking in the wind or escaping from boxes in no time.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 6-9-- From warmups to fully staged skits, from makeup techniques to a discussion of style, Stolzenberg's work gives an inclusive look at the world of mime for beginning students. Focused on performance, the book takes readers in words and pictures through both standard exercises--such as mime walks/runs--and common routines, e.g., "The Robot," "The Wall," "Walking Your Dog." The black-and-white photos show performers of both genders to portray the specifics. With the exception of the rather confusing placement of the photos for the discussion of "first position," the generally excellent illustrations are a real asset. The text itself is clear and concise, if a bit clipped, appealing to its audience particularly in its use of comparisons between mime and athletics , and the glossary and index make the terminology and subjects readily accessible. While not as complete as Hamblin's Mime: A Playbook of Silent Fantasy (Doubleday, 1978; o.p.), this one, with its eye-catching cover and appealing subject matter, will prompt wannabe entertainers to Be A Mime!--Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan, Wheeler School, Providence, RI
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0806964170
• ISBN 13: 9780806964171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128