Beyond the Word: The World of Mime

"In my 30 years of performing professionallyI have not spoken a single word as an actor, nor have I had the urge to do so." So writes international mime theater artist and teacher Stefan Niedzialkowski in this inside look at the mental and physical ingredients of an art form that communicates beyond the word. Marcel Marceau writes in the foreword: "His words about mimewill be of interest to anyone who cares about mime, and they will be very important to young students. . Actors and acting schools find the book to be an outstanding

This unique overview of the mime art is Niedzailkowski's first book.. Over the last three decades he has performed in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Stefan Niedzialkowski immersed himself in the world of mime 30 years ago when he began studying in his native Poland with Henryk Tomaszewski's Wroclaw Mime Theatre. He has taught at Marcel Marceau's school in Paris, and has performed with his own company

Mr. Stefan has a unique concept of mime! Dale C. Knight After experiencing a 1 week intensive seminar with Stefan at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. This book is a fantastic guide to his views and technique of the art-form. I recommend this book for the more knowlegable individuals of the art of mime. And also the spectator who has an interest in understanding this wonderful form of art. Stefan is the best of the. Extraordinary! Akouete D. Teko Beyond the Word: The World of Mine is well put and well realized by Stefan Niedzialkowshi. I wish that I know the humain body this well. It is a delight. Thanks Stefan.. Thoughts of a Master Mime This is the book for the mime who wishes to understand and perfect his or her technique. It is also the book for the theater goer who wants to understand mime as an art. Heavy on theory and tradition, it explores many aspects of the art using numerous examples of the physical techniques. The author,who has Thoughts of a Master Mime John P. Reid This is the book for the mime who wishes to understand and perfect his or her technique. It is also the book for the theater goer who wants to understand mime as an art. Heavy on theory and tradition, it explores many aspects of the art using numerous examples of the physical techniques. The author,who has 40 years of stage and teaching experience, obviousl. 0 years of stage and teaching experience, obviousl