Gregg Goldtson

Mime Choreography

Gregg Goldston is a world-renowned mime artist, director, and educator with over four decades of experience. A protégé of Marcel Marceau, he studied, performed, and later taught at L'École Internationale de Mimodrame de Paris Marcel Marceau. Gregg’s style blends classical French techniques with his dynamic, American-influenced approach, making him one of the foremost practitioners of modern mime.

As founder of The Goldston Mime Foundation and The School for Mimes, Gregg has trained generations of performers. His acclaimed solo performances seamlessly blend physical comedy, dramatic depth, and technical mastery, captivating audiences worldwide.

Gregg's performances are often characterized by a blend of humor, physical virtuosity, and emotional depth. He has toured internationally, performing in solo shows and collaborating with various artists and institutions. His work extends beyond performance into directing and choreography for theater and dance productions.

In addition to his work as a performer, Gregg has been a dedicated educator, teaching at institutions such as Ohio State University and conducting workshops worldwide. His influence in the mime world has helped to keep the art form alive and evolving in contemporary theater. Gregg founded The Goldston Mime Foundation and the School for Mimes in Ohio, which became a renowned training ground for mime artists. His performances are characterized by a seamless blend of physical comedy, dramatic storytelling, and an exceptional command of movement. He has toured extensively across the United States and internationally, captivating audiences with his solo performances.

  • DescriptiGREGG GOLDSTON – LOUDER THAN WORDS

    ~ QUOTES FROM THE PRESS ~

    “...his tour de force is to take the Marceau style and turn it into a blazing display of physical virtuosity.” ~ The New York Times

    “His ability and vision have expanded the art of mime.” “His work is among the best I have seen in my long history of performing around the world.” ~ Marcel Marceau

    “Goldston is indeed a master of pantomime.” Justin Czarnota - The New Critical Power, Germany

    “Goldston combines a dancer’s grace and control with a silent comedian’s timing to create terrifying, hilarious images.” ~ The Chicago Reader

    Gregg Goldston is the largest mime in the world today and at the same time one of the last, which is grown in its pure mime genre, like Marcel Marceau, as Goldston was once his student. ~ Która Mówi - Warsaw, Poland

    “Gregg Goldston can do everything, he is a great artist. He can create the outside and the internal world of characters that play joy and sorrow, tears and infatuation. Everything. Including metaphysical and mystical experiences.” Nasz Dziennik - Warsaw, Poland ~

    “When acting he leaves no doubts that he is great performer. He perfectly expresses with his body the psychological states which are beyond the verbal sphere.” Maria Szyszkowska - Euro Student Magazine, Italon text goes here