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Pantomime
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Encyclopedia of Mime: Marcel Marceau (1923-2007) 
 Background about French-born Marcel Mangel, better known as Marcel Marceau, "universally considered the world's greatest contemporary mime artist." Features a biography, details about stage performances (his character Bip, style pantomimes, and mimodrames), lists of appearances and awards, a bibliography of books about Marceau, material about his paintings and drawings, a link to an radio interview, and more. From the World of Mime Theatre, a site that promotes mime as a specialized theatrical art. http://www.mime.info/encyclopedia/marceau.html Topics: Performing Arts Last updated Sep 26, 2007 The History of British Pantomime
"The origins of British Pantomime or 'Panto' as it is known in the UK, probably date back to the middle ages, and blend the traditions of the Italian Commedia dell' Arte, and the British Music hall to produce the art form that is Pantomime." Describes plot conventions, character types, slapstick comedy, and audience participation for this form of theater often produced around Christmas. From a company that sells pantomime scripts. http://www.limelightscripts.co.uk/scripts/history.htm Topics: Performing Arts Last updated Nov 27, 2007 Write a Brilliant Pantomime With Billy & Wolfy
A lighthearted description (with "comments" from William Shakespeare and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) of "how to write [English] pantomime scripts covering, basic rules, choosing the story, shaping the pantomime, shaping individual scenes, use of music, and writing and producing for children." Also includes an overview of this form of "Christmas entertainment based on a fairy tale," and three scripts. From a pantomime script author. http://www.nick.mellersh.net/panto.htm Topics: Performing Arts Last updated Oct 31, 2007 |
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