Comic Mime & Laughter Yoga Events Mime from Springfield, MA

Robert Rivest is a master mime artist! He has given over 7,000 presentations in 12 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and across the U.S.A. He received his training in mime, dance, theater and improvisation in NYC and Paris by world renowned artists including the world's most famous mime Marcel Marceau. Robert offers comic mime stage shows and strolling entertainment as a "classical french mime", Charlie Chaplin character or a non-white face mime/statue/hip hop dancer. Also popular are his health and literacy school assembly programs, his comic stress relief programs for adults, and his joyful laughter parties and wellness events. Robert Rivest's mission is to use humor and the performing arts to bring wellness, laughter, and joy to individuals and organizations around the world. "Audiences treated to this rising star will fall under the spell of his special enchantment for a lifetime." -Stephen Herman, President, Garrett College Mime testimonials . . . "Exceptional! Each performance was outstanding! Robert's rapport with the audience was phenomenal! We laughed out loud,were mesmerized and thoroughly entertained by Robert Rivest. His interactions on stage with the children were great!" Pentucket Fine and Performing Arts Foundation, W. Newberry, MA "His ability to reach out to all ages is amazing! That his work is able to resonate so powerfully with kids, teens, parents, and grandparents is a great tribute to his artistry!" Steve Hays, Executive Director, The Drama Studio "Robert's technique is masterful, and the material he has created reveals a compassionate, thoughtful artist . His rapport with our audience was sincere and generous, his timing-wonderful, and his command of the stage complete." Martin Shell, Professor of Theatre, Springfield College Laughter yoga for wellness and staff stress relief testimonials . . . This was Excellent! I loved all the exercises and centering breaths. Jill F. Robert was wonderful! He makes you feel relaxed, welcomed and free of worries. Seth G. It was a fun way to connect with people. I loved interacting with everyone while laughing. Ann M. I feel great! It was fun, silly and my face hurts from laughing ha,ha. Mary D. Robert was very energetic and fun. He makes it very easy to lose yourself on the moment.Pete L. Try it, you will like it! You smile and laugh a lot. Katelyn A. I liked learning the "Laughter scale" and some of the history and anatomy of laughing. Brittany J. Robert's enthusiasm is catching and his laughter was very contagious. Tara O. I liked the mix of laughter and meditation. I feel relaxed and happy. Natasha V. Participants comments from Robert's Laughter Yoga Classes, Laughter Yoga Social Club, corporate " Laughter Breaks" and Staff Laughter Yoga for stress relief sessions. "The staff had rave reviews! Many of them said it was the best All Staff training they had been to. Our staff in general are tough critics and your presentation touched them on both a personal and professional level. We meet many people in our lives, and I believe I met one yesterday in you that will have a lasting impact on how I lead and change my life from tomorrow on...." Ann Grabowski, LCSW Director of Youth & Family Services "I never like our trainings . . . that is until you came! You brought new insight into how much control each one has over his/her positive outlook on self, others, and life." Patricia Niesyn Youth and Family Services Note from Robert: One of the most joyful, playful, sounds we humans make is laughter. Laughter links us, connect us, heals us. Laughter reaches beyond perceived barriers of age, race, gender, culture and language. We laugh in the same way around the world. Laughter Yoga is a worldwide movement that promotes health and peace through laughter. I am a part of this movement. My mission is to spread laughter, joy and positive energy around the world. ~Robert Rivest