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Teaching Artist Review
My sixth graders loved this program. They were fascinated and entertained by the "miming" and sign language, and talked about the performance for the rest of the day. They also expressed curiosity about the the astronauts and jazz musicians discussed, and we are going to follow up with Social Studies activities--great motivation for further learning. -Rebecca Russell, Teacher
About the Artist
About the Artist
Reed Steele is a mime based in Oregon, Ohio. Reed has been practicing his craft for more than 45 years, and he has been a teaching artist with Arts for Learning over 40 of those years. Reed has a B.A. in Theatre and a B.S. in Physical Education Health, both of which contribute to his work as a mime. "Mime is the art of physical acting, telling stories without words," Reed says. "My style is a cross between Red Skelton and Dick Van Dyke." In addition to being an accomplished mime, Reed also served as the Board President of the Oregon Community Theatre and was a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist. While he believes mime has something to offer all students, he believes it's especially valuable for more introverted children. "Some kids have the gift of gab, while others struggle with words," he says. "The art of mime can help students express themselves and their ideas through nonverbal communication. It can help them build self-confidence in public presentations and performances, and give them a greater appreciation for the art of mime."
Reed Steele is a mime based in Oregon, Ohio. Reed has been practicing his craft for more than 45 years, and he has been a teaching artist with Arts for Learning over 40 of those years. Reed has a B.A. in Theatre and a B.S. in Physical Education Health, both of which contribute to his work as a mime. "Mime is the art of physical acting, telling stories without words," Reed says. "My style is a cross between Red Skelton and Dick Van Dyke." In addition to being an accomplished mime, Reed also served as the Board President of the Oregon Community Theatre and was a NASA Aerospace Education Specialist. While he believes mime has something to offer all students, he believes it's especially valuable for more introverted children. "Some kids have the gift of gab, while others struggle with words," he says. "The art of mime can help students express themselves and their ideas through nonverbal communication. It can help them build self-confidence in public presentations and performances, and give them a greater appreciation for the art of mime."
