American Mime Theatre

MOVEMENT. MEANING. MASTERY.

(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, and preserving and evolving American Mime for future generations

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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.