american mime theatre
TOUCH THE WORLD
MOVEMENT. MEANING. MASTERY.
UNLEASH YOUR BRILLIANCE
American Mime Theatre (AMT) is a performance company and training school dedicated to the art of movement-based storytelling. Founded in 1952, AMT teaches the AMERICAN MIME MEDIUM created by Paul J. Curtis—where each gesture reveals truth, presence, and human connection.
We are committed to:
Elevating artistic expression through the AMERICAN MIME MEDIUM
Connecting people through movement that transcends language
Training performers to lead with presence and authenticity
Preserving and evolving American Mime for future generations
Paul J. Curtis — Founder & Visionary
Paul J. Curtis (1927–2012) was the visionary founder of the American Mime Theatre and the creator of American Mime — a powerful movement-based theatrical form rooted in truth, presence, and emotional expression.
Through the AMERICAN MIME MEDIUM, he trained generations of artists and shaped a legacy that continues to inspire performers around the world.
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American Mime Theatre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization
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