Who is Robert Rivest?

Robert Rivest has presented over 4,000 performances in 11 countries in Europe, Africa, and across the United States. A student of Marcel Marceau, Robert trained for over 10 years with internationally renowned masters of mime, dance, theater, and improvisation. Along with his training in Paris and NYC, Robert received his BA from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

 

Today Robert Rivest is one of the most prolific mime artists in the world. He has created over 120 original works for television, symphonies, dance & theater companies, hospitals, science & art museums as well as schools, libraries, churches, and nature centers. In 2001 he founded The Rivest School of Mime Theater where he teaches and directs beginners through professionals. Robert Rivest resides in Springfield, Massachusetts with his wife Amelia, and their twin daughters.

 

“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

 

 

Robert Rivest has developed six programs for audiences of all ages :