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THE CHAMELEONS

press release #1

THE CHAMELEONS

MASTERS OF PHYSICAL COMEDY AND

MAGICAL MOTION THEATRE WILL PERFORM IN

(Name of City).

(Name of City) will be host to The Chameleons, Keith Berger & Sharon Diskin. This impeccably mesmerizing performance duo will slither their way into (Name of Hall) on (Performance Date) to present their highly unique style of magical motion and thought provoking theatre fun.

"Sometimes it gets so quiet you can hear an idea drop...Sometimes it gets so funny you can't hear a thing"...

Through a deft assemblage of movement theatre, mimetic illusion, physical comedy, music, sound effects, intelligence, romance and pinnace; the mercurial Chameleons lead their audience through a quicksilver world of page- turningly irresistible stories in motion.

"Captivating, beautiful...hilarious, new & witty...moving & acutely observed".

The Scotsman
Edinburgh Festival

Performances by The Chameleons are scheduled for (Dates) at (Time of Performance). Tickets are (Prices) and are available at (Location). For further information call (Telephone Number).

THE CHAMELEONS

Press release #2

THE CHAMELEONS

MASTERS OF PHYSICAL COMDEY AND

MAGICAL MOTION THEATRE WILL PERFORM IN

(Name of City).

The audience cannot take their eyes off them...

They are The Chameleons, Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin, coming in (Month) to mesmerize and charm local audiences with their highly unique style of magical motion and though provoking theatre fun.

From the moment they hit the stage the spell is cast.. Characters appear and then vanish down mysterious escalators only to reappear on a phantom train. An uncanny romantically charmed wind blows two strangers together then blows them away (are they actually flying?). Through a deft assemblage of movement theatre, mimetic illusion, physical theatre, music, sound effects, intelligence, romance and pinnace; the mercurial Chameleons lead their audience through a quicksilver world of page turningly irresistible stories in motion.

A Chameleons performance is truly unique, appealing to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whole families, kids and adults, absolutely love The Chameleons; performing at (Name of Hall) on (Date) at (Time of Performance). Tickets are (Prices) and are available at (Location). For further information call (Telephone Number).

"Captivating, beautiful...new & witty...moving & acutely observed".

The Scotsman

Edinburgh Festival

THE CHAMELEONS

Press Excerpts

"A magical performance...funny...poignant."

L.A. Daily News

"Captivating, beautiful...hilarious, new & witty... moving & acutely observed."

The Scotsman (Edinburgh,Scotland)

"Sublime...Superbly talented...Great entertainment."

Evening News (Edinburgh,Scotland)

"Their work has a fluid beauty enriched with wit, humanity and surprise."

Lindsey Nelson (Los Angeles Music Center on Tour)

"They won the hearts of our audience from their opening right through their encore."

Andrews University

"Finely trained, spiritually linked. A mesmerizing performance."

Women in Theatre Magazine

"The Grand Finale, "The Life Cycle', must be seen to understand its brilliance."

Knox College

"Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin are two of the most proficient practitioners of mime in the world to-day."

Paul Curtis, Founder of The American Mime Theatre

Dear Mr. Berger:

I'm not sure whether you recall, but I wrote earlier this year after "The Chameleons" engagement at the La Mirada Center For The Performing Arts." At that time, my purpose was to laud an unexpectedly moving performance which captivated my entire family; now, I wish to extend thanks for your inspiration.

Friends of our family are to wed on Saturday, and in their honor I've prepared a toast. You will, perhaps, recognize the influence of 'Life Cycle' upon this material, which I've pasted below. Thank you again for a most memorable experience.

Sincerely,
Leland Edward Stone


A Wedding Toast
by
Leland Edward Stone

12 June 2001


Will all who’ve gathered here
to celebrate this marriage
now join with me, and raise with me your glasses
in a toast of joy and cheer!

Mary Girgis
and
Christopher Robin Hebert
The road this day you’ve chosen
stretches out before you, in a course
not always smoothly paved
Yet in the days ahead, it is my prayer
that you will find your feet never fall so lightly
upon that road as when upon it you both do tread together.

The Lord bless you, and keep you, and cause
His countenance to shine upon you;
May He cause Heaven’s blessings to pour
abundantly upon your home,
and hedge it safe against the cares of life;
May prosperity never forget your dwelling place,
nor may want ere remember where you reside;
May the sounds of joy and harmony fill your home
more pleasantly than the early morning songs of birds;
May you grow to esteem one another more highly
with each passing day, forgiving each the other’s
flaws, and rejoicing in the love you share;
May God grant that, in time, your love will be
extended to little ones on loan from Him;
May you grow old together with the sound of
laughing grandchildren ringing happily in your ears;
God grant, also, that when you have finished your
appointed journey, you would fall asleep in one another’s arms
Only to be awakened in that glad place
where first your love began, and where then it can never end.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

The immensely talented Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin have performed as a team since 1985, delighting a wide range of concert audiences in North America and Europe. Noted for their exciting performance style and professional discipline, Sharon and Keith have been well-received at colleges, community concert halls, art centers and legitimate theatres. Among these are New York City's La Mama, The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, numerous encore presentations at the rock star, Prince's club in L.A., and two critically acclaimed runs at The Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. Sharon and Keith have also performed on several world cruises and both starred in the Off Broadway mime musical, Ezekiel. Since 1990 The Chameleons (Berger & Diskin) have been two of the most popular and in demand artists touring for the L.A.Music Center Education Division. Their programs for children are some of the most sought after theatre in Southern California. Their television appearances include featured roles on the "Wonderworks" PBS special Gryphon, and numerous guest appearances on talk and variety programs in the U.S. and Great Britain.

Keith Berger adheres to no one "doctrine" of physical theatre. His influences range from the classical French pantomime of Barrault and Marceau to the forcefully dynamic American Mime. He has toured his one-man show throughout the United States and Europe. Among these concerts are featured performances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Palm Beach Arts Festival, and a Royal Command Performance for Princess Grace of Monaco. Some of his T.V. and film credits include Red Skelton's "Funny Faces", "Crossover Dreams", "Angel Heart", "The Suicide Club", and most recently a starring role on CBS' "Space Rangers". Off Broadway, Keith wrote and starred in "Broken Toys".

Sharon Diskin began her theatre career as a child in Arizona acting in numerous stage productions and composing music. She fell in love with the art of physical theatre and mime in graduating from Oberlin College with a degree in Spanish she went on to train for 6 years at the American Mime Theatre in New York City under the tutelage of Paul Curtis. During this time she teamed up with Keith Berger to form their very unique performance duo. A gifted teacher as well as performer, she taught physical theatre and mime at Cornell University and at their studios in New York and L.A. As a professional actress, Sharon has played the leading roles in "The Diary of Anne Frank", "Extremities", "Peter Pan", and "Miss Julie". Her film work includes" "Angel Heart" and "Histoires D'Amerique".

Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin are married and currently reside in Los Angeles with their brand new baby boy, Gideon, and their two cats, Max and Esmeralda.