Fourty Seven – Play Pretend Clown In A Mime Halloween Costume

Posted by Daniel Alexandre on January 24, 2012
Warning: strip_tags() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /var/www/html/siteclones/websites/domains/parentbase/wp-includes/formatting.php on line 664

If you want to have a quiet party, ask guests to wear Mime Halloween costumes. Charade artists perform silent antics with not a word spoken. Comfortable to wear and easy to make mime costumes require nothing fancy or expensive. The clothing itself is simple and usually consists of black leggings and a black long sleeved snug knit shirt. The telltale facial makeup of mime Halloween costumes is what exposes your character to others.

Mime makeup is generally a must. Unlike clown make up, a basic style is easy to achieve. If you are not terribly handy with paints, especially on your own face, a simple white covering with a few black accents work well. You can paint your eyebrows in black and call it complete. Get more detailed by lining your lips or eyes as well. Some will also add little touches of personality, such as a painted on tear or a few shapes around the eyes. http://www.costumecauldron.com/Adult-Scary-Evil-Clown-Costumes.html

To be traditional the black shirt would be replaced with a tight knit shirt with black and white horizontal stripes. You might add a black French beret, suspenders and white gloves to look totally professional. Some mime costumes use red as the color for the striped shirt or wear a read kerchief tied around their neck with a black and white shirt.

If you prefer to throw traditional out of the window, wear whatever clothing you like. The face paint alone will indicate what you are supposed to be. Well that, and the complete lack of vocal communication you are using for the evening. http://www.costumecauldron.com/shop/halloween-costume/Clown–Mime-Costumes-title0-p-1-c-356.html

If you have sensitive skin or allergies you might opt to wear a mime mask rather than face paint. The problem with masks for this depiction is that facial expressions are so much a part of being a mime. Behind a mask you can grimace or smile all you like – and never be understood! Masks also limit your visibility and can become a safety issue.

Unlike clowns, scary mimes are a rarity. The mime is such a clearly drawn character that there is not much opportunity for different expressions of the costume design. It’s hard to imagine how you would convey “terrifying” when wearing a mime Halloween costume. With the limited range of color and style associated with the persona of this charade artist there isn’t much to do that will denote “scary”.

Learn the art of mime. The simple costume is meant to highlight the art of drama that adds dimension to this performer. Each movement is exaggerated yet carefully controlled. There are specific moves that help you convey meaning to those watching your antics. Search on Google to find many resources for how to perform as a mime. It looks much easier than it is so learn the smooth movements and exacting execution with some practice to make your clown Halloween costume a character rather than a caricature.

Don’t try to make a career of mime just for Halloween. Going the extra mile for this character is worth the effort but spending hour after hour practicing isn’t necessary. This is a costume that requires your personal personality and participation to bring to life. Which would you rather do? Go to the party and look like a mime – or be the life of the party AS a mime?

For a costume that is fun to wear and comfortable for hours consider mime Halloween costumes. Be traditional with basic clothing and stylized face paints or find a mask and skip the gooey paints. Create your own version of a mime if you choose but remember it needs to be recognizable – as mimes don’t talk at all. If attending a party take the time to practice at least a little. Wearing a mime Halloween costume will be more fun if you are able to act the part, too. Edited by Hetsil Protage

Buy mime Halloween costumes on the internet and weave a story with your face and gestures in clown Halloween costume

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.