The study investigated performance on pantomime and imitation of transitive and intransitive gestures in 80 stroke patients, 42 with left (LHD) and 38 with right (RHD) hemisphere damage. Patients were also categorized in two groups based on the time that has elapsed between their stroke and the apraxia assessment: acute-subacute (n = 42) and…

The widely held belief in a central role of left parietal lesions for apraxia can be traced back to Liepmann's model of a posterior to anterior stream converting mental images of intended action into motor execution. Although this model has undergone significant changes, its modern descendants still attribute the parietal contribution to the…

Pantomime as a tool for learning is discussed. (DB)

In the form of engaging experiences, dramatics offer the student a better understanding of himself, of other people, of literature, and of life. (Author)

Two experiments explored the existence and the development of relations between action representations and object representations. A priming paradigm was used in which participants viewed an action pantomime followed by the picture of a tool, the tool being either associated or unassociated with the preceding action. Overall, we observed that the…

Describes the performances and performers in the international mime festival (Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 14-28, 1969). (SW)

Argues that various forms of drama such as synchronized movement, pantomime, and improvisation are natural companions to reading instruction. (Author/FL)

High school students should be given the opportunity to do improvised duet acting, and criteria for evaluation of performances of improvised duet acting should be established. Although planning and prepared work should be discouraged as much as possible, because of the time limitations for the performance, it is good for the performers to know…

Examines style in children's theatre, focusing on pantomime, vaudeville, and theatre of the absurd. Traces shifts in the appeal of these styles from adult to children's theatre and then possibly to extinction. (PD)

Describes the inception and development of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Mime Troupe. Points out that the unique position of New Orleans as a nontheatre city supporting a professional training program within the high schools is related to both indigenous theatre roots within the community and the need for more personal performance…

Suggests using creative dramatics activities to foster students' skill in sensing, sequencing, expressing, and cooperating. Outlines five creative dramatics exercises suitable for a science, mathematics, art, or English class. (SJL)

Mime is discussed as a group recreational activity. (JD)

Examines Paul Zelinsky's story of "Rapunzel" to show how drama, specifically pantomime, and invented dialog can be used to help children develop a deeper understanding of character motivation and delve deeper into the psychological meanings and subtleties of stories. (LRW)

Describes mime program at a high school. (CH)