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Title: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: betnich on July 11, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
Are they just too weird? Or are you a Mime Ministry supporter?

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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: under13 on July 11, 2009, 11:50:33 PM
Mimes be gettin mad groupies yo......
...but yeah, I guess if they minister to people then they're OK, but I aint crazy 'bout em
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 11, 2009, 11:57:25 PM
Reminds me too much of the robbery in the movie Dead Presidents.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 12, 2009, 06:56:12 AM
I love good mimers. Some people just get up and do any old thing and expect people to like it. We have mimers at our church, and they are truly awesome (most of the time, LOL). :D

I prefer mimers to those lame praise dancers. Waving them lame flags is just a distraction IMO. >:(
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: csedwards2 on July 12, 2009, 07:14:40 AM
I support good mimes
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 12, 2009, 07:32:20 AM
I support good mimes
What he said. ^^^
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 12, 2009, 08:24:25 AM
Hate hate.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: ssabass on July 12, 2009, 08:57:28 AM
Hate with a capital "HATE".
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: rayjohnson83 on July 12, 2009, 12:34:07 PM
I support good mimes
COSIGN!
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: kodacolor on July 12, 2009, 07:57:54 PM
I prefer mimers to those lame praise dancers. Waving them lame flags is just a distraction ...

...so the mimers can run away with the tithes and offering.   :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 12, 2009, 08:12:53 PM
...so the mimers can run away with the tithes and offering.   :D

U funny, LOL. :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: Hasmonean1 on July 12, 2009, 08:16:28 PM
I don't mind the mimers.  I'd prefer the praise dancers though.  The ones I've seen really embody the message in the music.  Our church has neither one.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 12, 2009, 09:09:37 PM
I'd prefer the praise dancers though.  The ones I've seen really embody the message in the music. 

Well, the ones I've seen don't embody the message at all. In fact, they aren't even close to what the song is saying. It seems to me like they just up there doing any old thing and waving a big, annoying flag.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 12, 2009, 09:12:00 PM
Well, the ones I've seen don't embody the message at all. In fact, they aren't even close to what the song is saying. It seems to me like they just up there doing any old thing and waving a big, annoying flag.

Uh, not all praise dancers use a flag, bruh.  :-\
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 12, 2009, 09:20:52 PM
Uh, not all praise dancers use a flag, bruh.  :-\

Even the ones w/out flags suck. I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 12, 2009, 09:41:28 PM
Those flags are symbolic and the colors and fabrics have meaning. (But don't ask me what the meaning is... lol). I once put together a manual for a really big church in Atl for their Worship & Arts Ministry. There was a pretty lengthy section on liturgical dance, flags, and mime stuff. I don't remember any of it but I remember being really impressed by the research they had done and all the scriptural references. That flag stuff is serious business. :-\

As for me, I love GOOD, skilled, well-choreographed, and well-trained, passionate, anointed liturgical (or praise) dancers. I don't care whether they use flags or not, but if they use them properly, it could look very nice. I've seen some pretty impressive flag use. LOL. As for mime stuff, ehh... No, thanks. :-\
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 12, 2009, 10:39:40 PM
My question is, if K & K Mime had not done it first, would there be this huge surge of Gospel mimes warranting this International Fellowship group? 
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: betnich on July 12, 2009, 10:55:20 PM
You know, they remind me of that 'Dead Presidents' movie, too, LOL.

I suppose mimes, dance, puppet and similar ministries are eminently mockable - like playing the guitar or recorder - easy to do badly but hard to do well.

There's this one group I see sometimes, more than dancers but not quite mimes (no face paint) who have gloves on - not MJ 1-hand style, but both hands...
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: under13 on July 12, 2009, 11:33:34 PM
You know, they remind me of that 'Dead Presidents' movie, too, LOL.

watchin that movie now.....
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: ChildofGod316 on July 12, 2009, 11:42:47 PM
I actually mime...and you all's opinions about the ministry of mime doesn't really matter. As long as we get the massage to God's people!
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 13, 2009, 12:00:38 AM
Just out of curiosity, just what IS the *message* you bring to God's people?
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: under13 on July 13, 2009, 12:09:58 AM
I actually mime...and you all's opinions about the ministry of mime doesn't really matter. As long as we get the massage to God's people!


Yall givin back rubs and stuff to the saints?

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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: lordluvr on July 13, 2009, 12:43:09 AM
Yall givin back rubs and stuff to the saints?

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 :D :D :D As T-Block would say, man you stoopid.  :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: BigFoot_BigThumb on July 13, 2009, 12:44:40 AM
I actually mime...and you all's opinions about the ministry of mime doesn't really matter. As long as we get the massage to God's people!

So if this topic had never came up would you have remained a lounge lurker?  Here's your chance to represent.  Please expound. 


Yall givin back rubs and stuff to the saints?

I don't want to laugh...........

But I am, VERY loudly.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 13, 2009, 08:35:36 AM
Even the ones w/out flags suck. I just don't get it.

Just because you don't 'get it' doesn't mean they suck. The two are exclusive.


If folks can 'think they can dance' or dance 'with stars', etc. then why not dance for the One who created them as well the medium by which they show Him praise and worship?


If it is done well and edifies God's people, I don't have a problem with just about any of it. Just cause I ain't creative in that way doesn't mean that those who are aren't being used by God for His glory.


BTJM.  ;) 8)
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: bassthumpa on July 13, 2009, 08:40:34 AM
I support good mimes

Is there such a thing?  LOL, I'm kidding.  I don't dig it, but like others said if it ministers to you then knock yourself out I guess.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: kingrhollo on July 13, 2009, 09:13:38 AM
I'm trying to figure out everyone's dislike for mime.  Is it just a preference thing or is it that you believe that nonverbal ministries are unable to communicate the message or be a part of praise?
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 13, 2009, 09:17:25 AM
I'm trying to figure out everyone's dislike for mime.  Is it just a preference thing or is it that you believe that nonverbal ministries are unable to communicate the message or be a part of praise?


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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 13, 2009, 09:31:08 AM
I'm trying to figure out everyone's dislike for mime.  Is it just a preference thing or is it that you believe that nonverbal ministries are unable to communicate the message or be a part of praise?

1. EVERYONE doesn't have a dislike for mime.  Some (in this thread) said they liked it, some said they didn't.  :-\

2. Personally, mimes have always freaked me out... even before they brought it into the church.  I just don't like it - in OR out of a ministry environment.

3. I dislike the fact that MANY mime "ministries" don't really hone their craft.  That irritates me and turns me off from it even more.  You can't just slap some white paint on your face, throw on some white gloves, pop in a CD, start putting up your hands and making dramatic gestures and facial expressions and call yourself doing mime "ministry."  :-\

Have you ever seen a mime performance (or a praise dance performance) where the track being played ministers to you more than the people dancing or miming?  I have.  :-\  It makes me feel like they could've just played the CD and saved their energy.  :-\

4. I still haven't heard anyone (not on LGM, but in general) explain to me the "ministry" part of it or its Biblical foundation.

FOR THE RECORD: I'm not anti-mime.  I'm not anti-mime in church.  It's just not a preference of mine, and I don't understand it very much.  I'm open to hearing an explanation, though.  Oh, and I definitely believe in "non-verbal" ministries (such as praise dance or ASL interpretation for the hearing impaired).  For me, it's like stepping.  It has its place as an art form, but I'm not sure how it ministers (other than the fact that it gives kids something cool to do in church instead of on the street corner... that gives it a cool point or two, for me).



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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: kingrhollo on July 13, 2009, 10:15:00 AM
Maybe the word EVERYONE (one of those all inclusive words) was not that greatest word to use, but the everyone I was referring to was to the ones who seem to be on the negative side of indifference.  I was just shocked that there was as many people who just didn't care that much for it.  Like I said before, if it's a matter of preference, then fine.  Some people don't like CCM and other don't like Quartet Music...for whatever personal reason, but that's a matter of taste to me. 

But it seems hard for me to seperate mime from other non-verbal ministries, except for ASL.  When done correctly, I see it as a form of dance.  I can understand anyone being turned off by any ministry that poorly does there craft.  An unprepared minister, can be a complete turnoff to some.  I definitely belive that all things should be done with an attitude of excellence.

Also, my question was birthed from the fact that no one had a biblical reason to not care for it.  Seems to me that the large number of poorly trained mimes are hurting the perception of the whole ministry.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 13, 2009, 10:22:49 AM
Those flags are symbolic and the colors and fabrics have meaning. (But don't ask me what the meaning is... lol). I once put together a manual for a really big church in Atl for their Worship & Arts Ministry. There was a pretty lengthy section on liturgical dance, flags, and mime stuff. I don't remember any of it but I remember being really impressed by the research they had done and all the scriptural references. That flag stuff is serious business. :-\

If u ever remember what u read, please send it to a brotha cuz I still don't see the meaning of it other than being a distraction.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: Hasmonean1 on July 13, 2009, 10:26:01 AM
I actually mime...and you all's opinions about the ministry of mime doesn't really matter. As long as we get the message to God's people!

I hear you sister.  Keep on glorifying God In Jesus Name.  Living this life often involves being apart of the minority and representing when others don't understand.  Stay encouraged.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 13, 2009, 10:36:01 AM
Maybe the word EVERYONE (one of those all inclusive words) was not that greatest word to use, but the everyone I was referring to was to the ones who seem to be on the negative side of indifference.  I was just shocked that there was as many people who just didn't care that much for it.  Like I said before, if it's a matter of preference, then fine.  Some people don't like CCM and other don't like Quartet Music...for whatever personal reason, but that's a matter of taste to me. 

But it seems hard for me to seperate mime from other non-verbal ministries, except for ASL.  When done correctly, I see it as a form of dance.  I can understand anyone being turned off by any ministry that poorly does there craft.  An unprepared minister, can be a complete turnoff to some.  I definitely belive that all things should be done with an attitude of excellence.

Also, my question was birthed from the fact that no one had a biblical reason to not care for it.  Seems to me that the large number of poorly trained mimes are hurting the perception of the whole ministry.

I got you, bruh. 

IRT the part in bold, one might also note that, thusfar, no one has provided Biblical support for this "ministry."  I guess if you consider it a form of dance, then there are plenty of scriptures that will justify mime ministry.  I definitely don't consider it a form of dance.  Not at all.  However, I do realize that some churches' mime groups have incorporated dance into their mime routines (but I think that's often because they don't even know what mime is  :-\ BICBW)  Many of them even perform like dancers with white faces/gloves.  ::)

Ok, I've said enough without having sufficient information on the subject.  I'm heading to do some quick research.



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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: Brittsings87 on July 13, 2009, 10:43:48 AM
I like mimes.  :-\ I actually met K&K Mime they're pretty cool peeps. But I like GOOD mimes, and so far, I've only seen about 1. Everyone else, like Rue said, you might as well have put the CD in.  :-\ It just looks like they're lip singing to me anyways!

As far as liturgical/praise dance........ I think I can get my friend on here (who is a 'professional' praise dancer) explain it to ya'll once and for all!!!! LOL
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: lordluvr on July 13, 2009, 10:56:45 AM
I have nothing against the concept of "gospel" miming.  From what I've seen to date, I do question it's purpose.  I say that because most of the performers I've seen pick a really powerful song to mime to. Then, they simply act out what's being sung.  That's fine, I suppose, but I find myself being drawn in more by the lyrics and/or musicianship than I do the miming. 

On the other hand, I think they might be well placed in a performance with the actual singer.  I can see that having a more dramatic effect. I don't know....
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: betnich on July 13, 2009, 11:36:00 AM
   I dislike the fact that MANY mime "ministries" don't really hone their craft.  That irritates me and turns me off from it even more.  You can't just slap some white paint on your face, throw on some white gloves, pop in a CD, start putting up your hands and making dramatic gestures and facial expressions and call yourself doing mime "ministry."  :-\

True - and the same could be said for a LOT of Praise groups and other Ministries in the church. The whole 'Why try to get any better? That's good enough for church' mindset. Like musicians who won't go over songs before practice or singers who don't want to learn parts :(

...I think that the height of laziness...
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: ashnic on July 13, 2009, 12:01:14 PM
God desires that we praise and honor him with all of our gifts. We serve a colorful, creative, and victorious God. He is not a God of the mundane. So why do so many christians become puzzled when we praise him with dance, flags, and banners?
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: vtguy84 on July 13, 2009, 12:50:20 PM
My fiancee mimes.  Anybody else got something they'd like to say¿ :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: betnich on July 13, 2009, 01:07:46 PM
Dance is okay...what gets me are those streamer things....

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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 13, 2009, 01:23:23 PM
My fiancee mimes.  Anybody else got something they'd like to say¿ :D

Yeah, I do.  See if you can have her explain the ministry purpose to me.  I'd like to be a believer, but thusfar, no one has ever explained it to me.

I like the streamers.  They add life and energy to it, when done well.




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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 13, 2009, 01:24:23 PM
Oh, that last part was for Betnich. I forgot to quote.


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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 13, 2009, 01:31:39 PM
Yall givin back rubs and stuff to the saints?

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I knew that was coming.


I think a real mime ministry can be good, I actually enjoy them.  I think some of us people of color are confused as to what a mime is, and tend to just praise dance with white make up and gloves on, LOL.  The art of miming out the song is pretty cool to me, and like someone said, very few can do it well. 

But that goes for praise dance, too.  Every little preteen that likes to jump and twirl cannot coreograph a praise dance.  I think a lot of them under the right instruction can do it well, especially if they learn what it truly means to minister through performing arts, and allow God to use them in the service.  That means appropriate song selections and ATTIRE.  If the kids are 7 - 9 years old, leave out the songs about money being low and bills are due, lol!  Let them do something about praising and lifting up the name of God, stuff that is a true testimony for them at their age.  Shoot that goes for kids choirs, too.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 13, 2009, 02:52:00 PM
From my little experience with the miming, it's all bout giving a visual for the words. Some people can understand stuff better when they see it. For example:

In the song "Sinking" by Tye Tribbett, there's the part where he sings "...sinking so deeeep in sin.." Now, u can relate to sinking in sin w/out a visual. But, if u see someone actual sinking down to the ground, it takes that song to a whole new level of understanding cuz u got the visual.

That's the basic idea IMO. There may be some ultra-deep purpose for it, but I don't know what it could be.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 13, 2009, 02:53:40 PM
To add to that, mimers by trade don't talk, they act out. So, true mimers shouldn't be lip-singing the words while miming. If u can't tell what's happeneing by their movements, they have IMO failed as a mimer.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 13, 2009, 03:22:45 PM
Good stuff, T.  LOL at the mimer fail :D :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sistagurl on July 13, 2009, 04:11:57 PM
I really don't care for mimes,or dramatizations, or praise dancing....

Unless, it's interesting enough to keep me watching. I hate it when they do the same thing over, and over, and over again.

I guess the gospel mimes are better because it's almost like it's not choreographed. And the movements are stronger. At least the ones I've seen.  But I still don't care to see it if it's my choice...
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: SirTJ on July 13, 2009, 04:16:28 PM
I really don't care for mimes,or dramatizations, or praise dancing....

Same here. It just seems to me like they all be doing the same thing. Leap, Leap, Twirl, Wave your hands, twirl, repeat.

But if it's ministering, then keep on trucking, I reckon.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 13, 2009, 04:20:49 PM
Same here. It just seems to me like they all be doing the same thing. Leap, Leap, Twirl, Wave your hands, twirl, repeat.

But if it's ministering, then keep on trucking, I reckon.
LOL, this reminded me of the night a friend of mine was on to do a praise dance for women's night.  Fortunately, Sunday night services are not very well attended, and are pretty much amateur night for singers, dancers and fledgling speakers, lol.  But this chick, hadn't practiced anything by Sunday after morning service, and instead of backing out, she went home and threw something together, which of course she didn't really remember when she got up there, and it showed.  I can't remember the song, but it was one of those that keeps repeating the same thing over and over and over, and she kept doing the same thing over and over, and it was just like kicks and hand gestures from side to side.  I was embarrassed for her, lol!  Too bad she wasn't embarrassed for herself, the next time she did the same thing!  Why she even made it on the program the 2nd time I'll never know, lol.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 13, 2009, 04:22:46 PM
LOL, this reminded me of the night a friend of mine was on to do a praise dance for women's night.  Fortunately, Sunday night services are not very well attended, and are pretty much amateur night for singers, dancers and fledgling speakers, lol.  But this chick, hadn't practiced anything by Sunday after morning service, and instead of backing out, she went home and threw something together, which of course she didn't really remember when she got up there, and it showed.  I can't remember the song, but it was one of those that keeps repeating the same thing over and over and over, and she kept doing the same thing over and over, and it was just like kicks and hand gestures from side to side.  I was embarrassed for her, lol!  Too bad she wasn't embarrassed for herself, the next time she did the same thing!  Why she even made it on the program the 2nd time I'll never know, lol.

Co. me. dy.  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: Hasmonean1 on July 13, 2009, 10:21:31 PM
GOOD   BAD     OR UGLY

http://www.youtube.com/v/VbCbRBYFHy8&hl=en&fs=1

NOTE: They were screaming aftrwards.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: betnich on July 13, 2009, 11:31:00 PM
:D :D :P :D :D

See, this is what I'm talking about...almost as if mime was something being used to keep the youth occupied vs. a REAL ministry. LOL at 'the Eagle using his wings'!

BTW, what is a Mime FAIL? When they can't escape their invisible box?
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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: vtguy84 on July 14, 2009, 06:14:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkMtdhlRgy4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkMtdhlRgy4)

This is a mime at the church my fiancee and I go to in Roanoke VA.  She is the one 2nd to the right who has the 2nd solo.

Mime at our church is part of the Creative Ministry Arts department, which is comprised of dance, mime, and drama.  I will say that I have seen some wack mimes in my day but when it is done well, it gives me chills (and it takes a lot to move me at times). 

I was having a conversation with somebody the other day who was saying that he didn't care for the flag people at his service.  I explained that ministry has to reach several target audiences.  I, on one hand, am looking solely at the choir and the attire.  If the choir is jacked, I am thrown off, regardless of whatever is going on at the same time.  Some people enjoy the 'flaggers'/praise dancers because they love the whole production, where there's singing and dancing and lyrics to read. 
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: LaylaMonroe on July 14, 2009, 08:30:52 AM
Ok, I just don't like mime, period.  Like I said earlier in the thread, I didn't like it before it came to church and I don't like it now.  I don't have a "spiritual" reason, it's just not my preference... like I don't like cherry-flavored candy or medicine, Mercedes Benzes, or George W. Bush.  :-\

With that said, I gotta give credit where it's due.  This group (in the YouTube) is GOOD.  And it definitely appears that they have studied the art of mime and know what it's supposed to be, as opposed to just slapping on some paint and gloves and calling themselves a mime ministry.  ::)  I can appreciate that.  (I'm sure it helps that I love that song... lol).  And the future Mrs. VTG was awesome! I'm impressed.

Good stuff, VTG.



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Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: vtguy84 on July 14, 2009, 09:37:05 AM
Ok, I just don't like mime, period.  Like I said earlier in the thread, I didn't like it before it came to church and I don't like it now.  I don't have a "spiritual" reason, it's just not my preference... like I don't like cherry-flavored candy or medicine, Mercedes Benzes, or George W. Bush.  :-\

With that said, I gotta give credit where it's due.  This group (in the YouTube) is GOOD.  And it definitely appears that they have studied the art of mime and know what it's supposed to be, as opposed to just slapping on some paint and gloves and calling themselves a mime ministry.  ::)  I can appreciate that.  (I'm sure it helps that I love that song... lol).  And the future Mrs. VTG was awesome! I'm impressed.

Good stuff, VTG.



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That's why I picked this song.  Thanks for the compliment.  Tiffany strives for excellence and will not participate in things if they are jacked.   
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: lordluvr on July 14, 2009, 09:41:28 AM
As usual, good stuff, VT.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: sjonathan02 on July 14, 2009, 09:42:29 AM
That's why I picked this song.  Thanks for the compliment.  Tiffany strives for excellence and will not participate in things if they are jacked.   

I like her already.  ;) :D Can't wait to get home to check it out.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: under13 on July 14, 2009, 09:53:59 AM
They did good. IMO it was just as much praise dancing as it was miming.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: Joshorgan on July 14, 2009, 12:31:22 PM
Me and my brother actually used to mime WAY BACK WHEN HARDLY ANYBODY WAS DOING IT. ;D FUN TIMES. I think it was from the years of 1995 to about 1999. WE would be asked to minister in Mime all the time and I enjoyed every second of it. I was 9 and he was 10 but we were VERY WELL POLISHED. We would practice doing this about 3-4 hours a day and then practice our instruments afterwards. IT TAKES ALOT to be a good mime. First of all one has to be a master manipulator of physical space. You can't be up there making sloppy uncoordinated movements. For example if one is acting like they are pulling rope the audience must be able to actually visualize an invisible rope in your hands. Your movements have to have WEIGHT behind them if there is such a thing. You can't have spaghetti or weightless arms but yet you can't be stiff at the same time.  It was actually VERY HARD to get good at it but I have seen lately alot of UNPOLISHED Mimers ministering to people.(As others have said). I think people do not take the ministry as seriously as they should. THERE IS A TECHNIQUE. K & K Mime were the originators of gospel mime and they were the best that I have seen to this day.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: T-Block on July 14, 2009, 12:36:02 PM
BTW, what is a Mime FAIL? When they can't escape their invisible box?
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A mime FAIL to me is when they can't convey a particular message through action alone. If they have to talk or mouth out the words, they have failed to fulfill the job of a mime.
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: vtguy84 on July 14, 2009, 03:22:33 PM
As usual, good stuff, VT.

Thanks, I'll be sure to let the team know.

I like her already.  ;) :D Can't wait to get home to check it out.

She got it from me. ;)
Title: Re: Gospel Mimes???
Post by: nessalynn77 on July 15, 2009, 01:35:53 PM
GOOD   BAD     OR UGLY

[url]http://www.youtube.com/v/VbCbRBYFHy8&hl=en&fs=1[/url]

NOTE: They were screaming aftrwards.
Often screaming and cheering is just to encourage "our" folk, so it really doesn't mean a whole lot, LOL!