Pantomime Review

________________ is described as "silent acting" where you tell a story and act using non-verbals (facial expressions, gestures, actions). (HINT: 9 letters)

What does pantomime help actors to communicate?

• Character/Relationships

• Emotions

• Setting

• ALL OF THE ABOVE!

How far back in time does Pantomime go historically?

• With Commedia Dell'Arte and acting

• In the Greek/Roman time with religious celebrations

• In the Stone Age with hunting with cave men

• Modern day, of course!

Many African cultures incorporate mime into what?

• Community Celebrations

• Religious Rituals

• Both A & C!

• None of the Above.

Noh and __________ Theatre are theatrical styles used in Asian cultures that blend pantomime and masks into dances, dramas, and storytelling. (HINT: 6 letters)

ALL of the following are examples of pantomimed DO's (should follow) EXCEPT FOR:

• Use props

• Keep the storyline simple!

• Be super big and exaggerate your movements

• Make sure to show the size, speed, action, and weight of objects or actions

Which of the following is described as a pantomime DON'T (should never follow)?

• Use your upstage arm to avoid covering your face while showing emotions.

• Cheat out your body to face the audience at all times

• Both A & C

• Mouth words/phrases during a pantomime scene/story

To enact improvisation, you must always exaggerate your gestures/facial expressions, show consistency with keeping locations and character information the same, and __________ resistance to objects or items any time you're on the stage. (HINT: 10 letters)

All of the following are examples of gestures you use every day EXCEPT FOR:

• Thumbs Up/Down

• Raising a hand to go to the bathroom

• Smiling, happy face!

• Pointing to a person

_______ _______ is a man who was famous for slapstick comedy, pantomime and directed/produced his own 1920s short films that are still used today. (HINT: 2 words (a name))