The Bismarck-Mandan Symphony performance of Dan Kamin's mime performance was "Enjoyable". I'd never seen a real mime really perform before (few people have I guess), but I have never really seen what annoys people so much. And I don't see it now. He was funny. Gave picture, story, and context to classical music. What more do you want?
Ok, words, I guess. But not really during a symphony performance.
The level of audience participation, and orchestra participation, is what made the show truly interesting. There is one part where Kamin begins conducting the applause in the audience. It's amazing how quickly we all learn to listen to him.
...Well... perhaps "listen" isn't quite the right word....
I am impressed with the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony for their adventurous spirit. It is obvious, from just their willingness to undertake this performance, let alone their tenacity in seeking it out, that they possess one. There are an impressive number of spoken lines in the performance all delivered by the conductor. Their sense of humor is refreshing.
For a good idea of Kamin's sense of humor, watch Benny and Joon, for he designed Johnny Depp's Keaton-esque comedic sketches as well as Robert Downy Jr.'s Chaplin-esque sketches in Chaplin. This is the second time Dan Kamin's been to Bismarck.
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