Telling a story without words. Mimes can include props and costumes but often don’t; they have the performers mime the items.

A person who performs the art of mime

Body movements that people use to create emphasis or meaning. Examples include: pointing, shrugging shoulders, tilting the head.

To interact with imaginary objects or forces.

White makeup often used by mimes and clowns

Thick, water soluble makeup usually applied with a damp sponge

Which of the following tells the audience the WEIGHT of the object?

Which of the following tells the audience the SIZE of the object?

Which of the following tells the audience where the object comes from and where it ends?

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Pointing

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Putting your hands on your hips

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Hunching your shoulders

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Shrugging your shoulders

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Tilting your Head

Is this a Gesture or Body Language?

Crossing your Arms

True or False: Pantomime comes from the Greek word mimos, meaning to imitate or to mimic.

True or False: Pantomimes NEVER use props and costumes.

True or False: The purpose of clown white makeup with darkened features is to highlight the face and its movements.