1. Chapter 3
PANTOMIME

2. Origins of Pantomime
A dramatic sketch using only movement and facial expression
Greek word – Mimos- meaning to imitate
Mime comes from Mimos

3. CLOWN WHITE White dry cake = pancake make-up.
Wet the cake and apply with a sponge.
Use black liner to accentuate the features such as mouth, nose, and eyes
To set the wet make-up you can use baby powder in a sock
Black or red lips to accent mouth

4. Body language & Facial expression

5. Facial Expression
The face is what identifies us to each other, it is our distinguishing feature as humans
It helps to communicate our inner most thoughts and feelings
To indicate happiness or delight an actor’s face should look like..?

6. The Chest/Torso
The chest is the driving force behind emotion. It can tell a story that contradicts your facial expressions.

7. Sunken Chest
A sunken chest indicates weakness or sadness in a character.

8. Expanded Chest
Expanding the chest indicates pride, sophistication, nobility, or confidence!

9. Expanded Chest (pushed forward)
Expanding the chest and pushing it forward can show aggression or determination.

10. Palms Down
Indicates rejection, denial, or fear.

11. Shy?
Clasped hands, closing off body, turn feet inward.

12. How do we prepare a pantomime?
Think of an action
Outline that action
Visualize each step
Perform or observe action
Record details of movement

13. How do we present a pantomime?
Introduce a pantomime with words to set the context for your audience
Moment of silent stillness BEFORE
Present
Moment of silent stillness AFTER
Quiet Exit

14. All of this helps your audience to FOCUS