San Francisco Mime Troupe
The San Francisco Mime Troupe is an award winning theatre of of political satire , which performs free shows in various parks in the San Francisco Bay Area and around California. The Troupe does not, however, perform silent mime, but each year creates an original musical comedy that combines Comedia del 'arte, melodrama, and broad farce with topical political themes. The group was founded in 1959 by R. G. Davis to comment on perceived political repression in the U.S., the growing Civil Rights movement, and American intervention abroad. In the early 70's the Troupe re-formed as a Collective, the members of which operate as the Artistic Director. As well as the park-based shows, the Mime Troupe also tours nationally and internationally, having performed throughout Europe, Asia, South and Central America, and has won several awards, including a Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. They are a nonprofit making organization. The season traditionally starts on Fourth of July Weekend and ends on Labor Day Weekend. Shows include original music and satiric political theatre on topical themes.
See also
Books
1. Mason, Susan Vaneta. (2005).The San Francisco Mime Troupe Reader. University of Michigan Press. ISBN:047209842X
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