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Talking About Mime: An Illustrated Guide

by David Alberts,
J.J. McClintock (Photographer)

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This illustrated guide to the art of mime includes: a short history of mime; solo and group exercises and illusions; original performance pieces; chapters on characterization, improvisation, makeup, and costuming; a special section on mime in performance. Useful as a primary text in mime, movement, and acting courses, it is also very suitable for use at the high school level.

Other books by David Alberts:
Pantomime: Elements and Exercises
The Expressive Body: Physical Characterization for the Actor

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