The Art of Mime: The Silent Language
May 22&23

Rob Mermin, student of Marcel Marceau and Marceau's teacher, Etienne Decroux, will lead 2 special events on The Art of Mime: The Silent Language.

The weekend will commence with Rob hosting a showing of Marcel Carne’s masterpiece of French cinema with a discussion afterwards. The next day Rob will teach a 3-hour master class on the mime techniques of the masters!

PART 1
FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
May 22nd, 7pm-10pm

This film is a classic romantic drama depicting the life of 19th century mime Baptiste Debureau and his love for a famous Parisian courtesan. The 1942 film, on many critic’s list as the best French film of all time, is an epic 2 hours and 40 minutes and features a memorably moving performance by Jean-Lous Barrault as the lead character Baptiste, and Etienne Decroux as his father. Rob Mermin will lead a discussion with emphasis on the influence of the film on Marceau and the development of mime in the 20th century.

PART 2
THE ART OF MIME
May 23rd, 10am -1pm

Rob Mermin will lead a workshop in the mime techniques of these masters for actors, students of movement, and anyone who has always been interested in Mime. This class involves an introduction to Decroux design movements, analysis of corporeal mime, solo and group work, the rhetoric of gesture and speech, creation of acts, improvisation--and a few circus tricks thrown in for fun.
Open to professionals and to the general public.
Ages: 14 and up (If you are younger than 14 please contact us & tell us about yourself.)

Registration required to secure a spot!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 15th
For questions about the class content, please contact Rob: robmermin@gmail.com
For all other questions and to register contact us at plainfieldtownhall@gmail.com

PRICES:
Film: $10 suggested donation
Workshop: $30
Film & Workshop: $35
*If this cost prohibits your attendance please be in touch as we have a few sliding scale slots*