Theater Techniques

verb the act of performing a silent theatrical performance using gestures and body movements instead of words

• The actor demonstrated his miming skills during the theater performance.
• She's really good at miming, you should see her in action!
• I heard that guy is a pro at miming, he can make you believe anything!
• Sometimes it feels like I'm just miming my way through life, not really living.

noun a type of comedy characterized by exaggerated physical humor and absurd situations

adjective relating to or characteristic of slapstick comedy

• The play was filled with slapstick humor that had the audience laughing throughout.
• I love watching old slapstick comedies with all the silly physical humor.
• That movie was so slapstick, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His attempts at fixing the problem were like a slapstick comedy, one mishap after another.

adjective relating to or characterized by improvisation, done without preparation or planning

• The orchestra showcased their improvisational skills during the concert.
• The band had a great time with their improvisational jam session.
• The comedians were on fire with their improvisational comedy routine.
• Life is like an improvisational play, you never know what will happen next.