If you could make the world that you imagine in your head appear at your hands, what stories could you tell? In this introduction to Mime we'll play with movement quality (drawn from Laban's Effort qualities) as a way into Mime based illusion work. Handling the hands, how to walk away without leaving, and yes - even the inevitable 'invisible box'.

This workshop provides extra tools to help you tell any kind of story clearly, to land the laughs and the sads. 

Bio

Trevor Copp is an internationally celebrated Canadian Mime, evolving from street performances to major theatrical productions. Trained at the Marcel Marceau School in Paris and qualified for Cirque du Soleil, Trevor integrates his profound mime skills with his extensive background in acting, dance, and storytelling. His performances, ranging from the whimsical to the profound, have captivated over 40,000 children and adults alike in 12 countries, including work with professional orchestras such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Trevor Copp founded Tottering Biped Theatre (TBT) in 2009, known for its commitment to original, issue-driven, and intensely physical theatrical works. He was also a resident artist with Theatre & Company, MT Space Theatre, and Motus O Dance Theatre, creating work that toured to Theatre Passe Muraille, Grand Theatre, Firehall Theatre and Theatre Aquarius TA2 seasons; the IMPACT, Magnetic North, Rutas, Prismatic, Undercurrents, In the Soil, Springworks, and Canoe Festivals; National tours, and tours of the Middle East, Northern Africa, Eastern and Western Europe. As a former American Style Latin Dance Champion, he guided 2 sets of Canadian duos to World Amateur Salsa Championships. He also co-developed the revolutionary 'Liquid Lead' dance style—a gender-neutral approach to partner dance that showcased to a global audience of over 800,000 views on TED.com. Trevor has taught/coached physical Theatre for The Shaw Festival, CanStage/Studio 180, and 6 University/College Theatre Departments. Trevor's full practise is captured at trevorcopp.com