Robert Rivest FAQ

Will Robert Rivest’s mime programs work for our audience?

Yes! Robert Rivest is a seasoned performer and an engaging educator. His success has been his ability to reach diverse audiences in a wide variety of places (from gym floors and multipurpose rooms to professional theaters). Robert Rivest’s performances reach across age, language and social barriers.

What is the educational value?

1) Robert Rivest’s performances stimulate the imagination in a unique way.

2) He encourages students to problem solve and interpret visual cues.

3) His audience participation segments awaken kinetic learning abilities.

4) Robert helps develop awareness, focus and concentration skills.

5) Each mime theater story promotes valuable follow up discussions.

6) Robert Rivest offers practical tips on using mime to enhance classroom learning.

7) Watching Robert’s programs stimulate both right and left brain activity.

8) His humor relieves tension, allowing everyone to return to class refreshed.

9) His curriculum based programs actually advance classroom learning through a multiple intelligence approach.

10) Hard to reach students have connected with the curriculum for the first time through positive interaction with Robert and receive peer support through their improvisation success.

“ Teachers were thrilled, important points were reinforced, and the children

left happy and smiling. The positive response felt by all the students,

teachers, and administrators was heart warming.”

Parents’ comments, Northeast School, Stamford, CT

What are Robert’s curriculum based shows like?

Robert’s science, health, literacy and stress management programs educate through humor, insight and audience participation. The programs are fun, yet not a waste of valuable class time. The material in each performance is age specific and directly relates to what students are learning in the classroom. The smaller audience size (175-225) ensures educational quality and encourages more students to become actively involved in Robert’s interactive pieces.

What are Robert’s space requirements?

A clear, open, well lit space, a table (and a mic on a stand if your space and audience dictates it)

How do we promote it?

Robert will send you a full promotional packet that explains the best way to get people in the door, even those “too cool for the planet” teens. Robert is willing to change program titles and descriptions if you think it will better serve your needs.

Will he get the kid’s over excited?

Robert’s programs are exciting and a lot of fun however, his awe-inspiring illusions have a magical effect on audiences. Robert’s down-to-earth sense of humor and calming presence allow students to have an enjoyable experience without getting too hyped up.

“I highly recommend that other schools invite Mr. Rivest for a visit the children will be thoroughly entertained by the wonder of the world around them through Mr. Rivest’s creative use of mime storytelling and theatre.” Lynn C. Toper, Assistant Principal

Does he speak?

Yes. He verbally gives the title, background info and/or curriculum tie-in for each piece and then presents it in a clear, entertaining manner. He also speaks during audience participation and Q&A.

What age groups are Robert's shows geared to?

Each program is a selection of age appropriate material geared towards:

Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Young children, Teens, Adults, Family.

How long are the programs?

45 minutes for schools and 60 minutes for library and family programs.

Robert Rivest is flexible. Let him know if you need a longer or shorter show.

“A superb program---entertaining, funny, and interactive.

I had quite a lot of positive feedback from my patrons, and I, myself

enjoyed Robert Rivest’s masterful performance! It was wonderful to see the

kid’s trying out his moves after the program. Clearly they had a great time!”

Amy Lilien-Harper, Children’s Librarian, Ferguson Library, CT

Robert Rivest

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