Robert Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus, trained with legendary mime Marcel Marceau, before embarking on a 40 year career in the theater and circus world. He will talk about how he adapts basic patomime and circus techniques to help people with Parkinson;s cope with movement limitations. These techniques include visualization, body language, non-verbal communication, articulation of gesture, and creative use of imagery and space.

Rob will discuss his experiences and demonstrate fun methods and tricks he uses in his workshops.

1-2pm, STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX Theater, 454 Mountain Rd. Stowe. Reservations must be made on-line before the event. Single tickets $8 each and entire series (9 lecture) $45. https://learn.uvm.edu/program/osher-lifelong-learning/olli-statewide/lamoille-valley/

Nov 28, 2024, 8 AM to 10:30 PM

Dec 2, 2024, 6 to 8 PM

Dec 3, 2024, 5:30 PM