Assembly: The world-renowned Physical Theater duo called The Chameleons, also known as Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin, have captivated thousands of young people world-wide with their electrifying performances. Their highly acclaimed children's programs are a celebration of theatre magic, wonder and surprise. Magical electric stairways transport audiences through an amazing array of imaginary objects, characters and places. Through audience participation and observation, students are amazed to discover how far their imaginations -- and the Chameleons -- can take them.

Adventures in Space is an outer-space adventure that combines mime and astronomy to tell the story of two school-age characters launched into an amazing journey of discovery and imagination. As the trek begins and characters, illusions and sound effects take over, the audience becomes so focused you can hear an idea drop. Performed to a thrilling spoken narration and accompanied by a marvelous musical score and sound effects, this program is science-based fun that celebrates new worlds and new friends.

One Performance=$675
Two Performances=$800
Three Performances=$1,100
Four Performances=$1,200

Mime over Matter is a riveting, fast-paced adventure that takes students straight into the heart and the art of mime. This program includes the Chameleon's spellbinding favorites: The Life Cycle, The Crazy Circus, Margaret & Fred, Tug O' War and The Escalator.

One Performance=$675
Two Performances=$800
Three Performances=$1,100
Four Performances=$1,200

The Wonder of Words combines the magical action of mime with the spoken word to tell a story about the mysterious disappearance of a box of nouns. Nimbus the Mime, aka Keith Berger, seeks out clues among verbs and adjectives as, with the help of the audience, he journeys through this humorous illustration of the three basic parts of speech. This hilarious solo performance is a true "tour de farce!"

One Performance=$545
Two Performances=$700
Three Performances=$850

Age Group:
  Adventures in Space & Mime over Matter - All Ages
  The Wonder of Words - Elementary
Capacity: 400 Students
Availability: Year Round

Workshop: World class mimes Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin provide workshops that teach students to use their bodies and boundless energy to express their imaginations and to depict imagery, character, emotion and story. Taught by either Berger or Diskin, students learn about handling invisible objects, characterization through movement and dramatic composition. Participants gain pantomime skills they can share with friends and family, as well as a sense of accomplishment and insight into mime and theatre. Emphasis is placed on students' social experience, which generates an eagerness to create.

Workshop Price:
$100 per 60-minute workshop, plus possible planning fee. Minimum three workshops per day must be scheduled.

Age Group: K-12
Capacity: 1 Classroom (maximum of 35 students, plus regular teacher)
Availability: Year Round

Teacher In-Service Price: $300/hour (2-hour minimum required).
Capacity: 40 Educators

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email schoolprograms@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.