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Keith Johnstone

Mime Teacher Contemporary British Canadian Improv Physical Theatre Mask Work

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Keith Johnstone was a British-born Canadian theater director and educator who profoundly influenced modern improvisational theater. In the 1950s and 60s, he taught at the Royal Court Theatre in London before developing the competitive improvisation format known as Theatresports. He outlined his theories on spontaneity, status, and narrative in his 1979 book 'Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre', which remains a foundational text for actors and improv troupes worldwide.

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Keith Johnstone ranks #185 of 328 in the Mime ranking, behind Thomas Leabhart, ahead of Moni Yakim.

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