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Commedia dell'arte
Historic Italian theatre form with stock characters, improvisation and physical humor.
The Three Stooges
Comedy trio known for their slapstick humor and comic violence in short film skits.
Harold Lloyd
Silent film actor and comedian known for his daring physical comedy stunts and the iconic 'glasses' character.
Laurel and Hardy
Comedy duo known for their slapstick comedy and films such as 'Sons of the Desert' and 'Way Out West'.
Lecoq Pedagogy
Teaching philosophy and techniques developed by Jacques Lecoq, emphasizing movement, mime, and the actor's relation to space.
Charlie Chaplin
Silent film star known for his character 'The Tramp'; pioneer in slapstick comedy.
Zendani
Traditional mime characters in Japanese theatre that use humor and physical comedy to entertain.
Jim Carrey
Actor and comedian with an energetic slapstick performance style, famous for roles in 'Ace Ventura', 'The Mask', 'Dumb and Dumber'.
Rowan Atkinson
British actor and comedian, best known for his character 'Mr. Bean' and physical comedy style.
Blue Man Group
Performance art company known for its stage productions which combine music, comedy, and multimedia; noted for its use of blue-paint and bald caps.
Marcel Marceau
Famous French mime artist who brought mime to the masses with his character 'Bip the Clown'.
Cirque du Soleil
Contemporary circus known for its artistic performances, combining acrobatics, theater, and physical comedy.
Lucille Ball
Actress and comedienne best known for her self-titled sitcom 'I Love Lucy' and her physical comedy routines.
Vaudeville
A theatrical genre of variety entertainment popular in the United States from the early 1880s to the early 1930s.
Bill Irwin
American actor, clown, and comedian, noted for his contribution to the renaissance of American circus during the 1970s.
Clown
Performers using exaggerated makeup and costumes, engaging in slapstick comedy, often in circuses and children's entertainment.
Mime
Form of silent art that uses gestures, movements and facial expressions to convey a narrative.
Physical Theatre
A genre of theatrical performance that pursues storytelling through primarily physical means.
Buster Keaton
Actor and filmmaker noted for his stoic deadpan expression and innovative physical comedy.
Bread and Puppet Theater
Theater company that utilizes larger-than-life puppets in their political and social commentary performances.
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