In this residency, students learn to create invisible objects and imaginary worlds. They work with partners and learn to: focus on a partner, accept a partner's offers, lead and follow. They develop kinesthetic awareness, tune into body language, and non-verbally communicate ideas, characters and feelings. They learn the basics of creative thinking. They explore ideas in groups through improvisation and discussion. They create and perform original mime skits that incorporate their new mime skills.
Objectives: Students will:
- Know the definition of mime and pantomime.
- Be able to clearly communicate imaginary objects, characters, places, and situations using physical expression.
- Collaborate in groups to invent original mime pieces and perform them for their classmates.
- Understand and practice appropriate audience etiquette.
- Give positive critiques of their peers' work.
