Hanoch Rosenn (www.princeofmime.com)

Born  in London, Hanoch Rosenn immigrated to Israel at the age of four months and was raised in Jerusalem. At the age of 15, he began his formal studies at the teen theater in Jerusalem under the tutelage of the late Joseph Mondi. Amos Arbel, now a television reporter introduced Rosenn to pantomime during this course, opening a door for Rosenn which heralded the beginning of a rich relationship with the art. His first experience in working with pantomime was as high-school student. During a trip to Germany Hanoch performed street theater there. Upon his return to Israel, while still in high-school Hanoch created a one-man mime show which performed in front of enthusiastic crowds in the Pargod Theater in Jerusalem. Rosenn was hooked, and before enlisting in the army for his mandatory service, he took some time off and traveled to Paris in order to study pantomime with Etienne Le Crux, Marcel Marceau′s pantomime teacher, known as the "Father of Modern Pantomime".

Rosenn was accepted into the army as a pantomime artist. During his three-year stint, he performed in many shows in front of audiences across the country. His credits from that time include a joint performance with singer Hedva Maler, directed by Yoram Boker and "Brave Soldier Shpitz", written by Didi Menusi and directed by Haoch Rosenn. In 1980, during his final year in the army, Rosenn was appointed the house director of all the army troops and was responsible for blocking the shows and for choreography.

Continuing to develop his mime after his army service, Rosenn created a mime show introduced at the step Theater in Tel Aviv and performed throughout the country during the period of 1981 – 1984. Concurrently – Rosenn appeared in the musical "Plantor – the Man from Outer Space" with Hanna Lasloo and in the popular TV program "Two of the same kind" with Sefi Rivlin. In the latter piece, Rosenn portrayed the beloved character of "Panto" which turned Hanoch Rosenn into a household name in Israel and brought his wide recognition for his work. In 1983 – Roenn directed the children′s show "Festival of the Road-sings" and in 1984 he directed and performed in the play "Panto" winning the Harp of David prize for this effort.

Hanoch Rosenn traveled to the United State in 1985 where he continued his artistic studies and performed in varied venues. The following year he returned home to develop the mime show "Don′t pin me Down" and performed the show throughout the country to much acclaim (performed over 1000 tines in Israel). In 1987 – he was back New York, this time performing "Don′t Pin me Down" for six months off Broadway run.

Rosenn formed a partnership with the Haifa Theater in 1989 in order to produce and performed in the popular musical "Piter Pan" in which he combined his pantomime art with incredible technical effects.

Hanoch was asked to host the Festigal – a national song festival for children in 1992 together with Hani Nachmias. In 1993 – he directed his third year acting students at Bet Zhvi Acting School in play titled "The Story of a Sperm": winning national recognition, the play was picked up by Bet Lessin Theater.

In 1994 Rosenn went on to stage his next man show "Entertainment without Words" over 500 times in Israel and dozens of festivals around the world (USA, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines, Brazil, Thailand, Colombia, Argentina, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France and more).

In 1996 Hanoch wrote and directed the successful Musical stage production of "The Jungle Book" which won the best Musical production award for that year. In 1997 he directed the Festigal and the Israeli box office feature film "Superboy". In 1998, he performed with the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra doing a composition that he created according to Saint Sean′s Animal Carnival. Rosenn has now returned to the stage as a performer with his new and virtuous show "The Right to Remain Silent". This show that was designed in the spirit of the new Millenium combines new mime techniques with theatrical props, special lighting and sound effects, impeccable timing and physical mastery. Rosenn leads audiences through a mosaic of comical, poetic, stunning pieces that make up a contentious whole.

On Hanukkah 2004 Rosenn directed a musical "Speed on wheels" and on 2005 – "Tarzan & Jane"

Rosenn directed  eight Festigals up to date, and seven years the WOW show – a variety show, Las Vegas, breathtaking style revue.