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Library Programs for Teens, Tweens and Young Adults with Robert Rivest

Teen Library Program Options!

Flexibility is key. I can do any of my programs:

Live-In-Person

Virtual Live Stream

Virtual Recorded Video

I am open to other options as they become available.

Let's chat today!

Great for Teen, Tween and Young Adult Library Programs

& Teen Volunteer Appreciation Celebrations

Character and Comedy for Teens Master mime artist and comic actor Robert Rivest explores character, comedy and expression in this fascinating interactive teen program. Robert Rivest uses his famous comic mime stories and improv scenes as a fun way for teens to look at what lies beneath the surface in different written characters, and the "characters" around us, including ourselves. The program includes a mini 'hands-on' theater workshop in communication, subtext, facial expression and body language! Teens love Robert's true to life characters, awesome illusionary skills and his playful, down-to-earth sense of humor.

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Highlights the best of Robert Rivest's 20 year career as a master mime performer, comic actor, improv artist and laughter/stress relief expert. Through humorous mime stories, spoken word physical comedy and a zany cast of characters, Robert Rivest transforms an empty stage into pure hilarity! His true gift is his ability to turn everyday situations into hysterically funny experiences that teens can relate to! Robert's personal stories of growing up in Enfield, CT, are hilarious. His tales of childhood, teen-hood and high school pranks as well as his life in the performing arts and “healing arts” will move you to bursts of laughter and tears of joy! This is a cultural arts comedy event that you will never forget, full of imagery rich stories, awe inspiring mime illusion, and plenty of playful audience participation.

Mindfulness & Wellbeing Laughter for Tweens: Participants learn how to feel more alert, awake and alive, yet calm and peaceful, using science based, breathing, moving, smiling and laughter exercises. Robert Rivest shares several skills that have helped him manage stress in his career and everyday life. This workshop is as fun as it is informative. This is another good option for a Tween Scene Interactive Program that

Mime, Comedy & Improv An interactive performing arts program for teens, tweens and young adults. Mime artist and comic improv actor, Robert Rivest shares how tweens can express themselves through movement, mime, comedy and improvisation.

Teens, Tweens and Young Adults Learn:

• How to warm-up for Mime & Improv

• Body Language & Facial Expression

• Mime Illusions: Wall, Rope, Robot, Leans . . .

• Object Manipulation for Improv

• Improv Games & Comic Timing

• Working Together on Mime & Improv Scenes

This is a fun, creative, highly interactive program for tweens that

Can be done In-Person or Online

"Robert Rivest created a Comic Mime and Improv Workshop for my Tween Group at our public library, and it was amazing. He somehow managed to keep a dozen 8 to 12 year old kids active and engaged on a Zoom presentation, no mean feat.

The kids loved partnering up to learn different elements of mime, such as building walls and pulling on ropes; they had fun with facial expressions, games, and playing at being robots.

The program was fun, engaging, and the kids were really excited about showing off their new skills after the program ended. I would strongly recommend this program and although I am sure an in-person event would be marvelous, don't let yourself be limited by distance, and go ahead with an interactive Zoom presentation - it was great."

-Kathy Petersen, Volunteer, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, Maine

Currently Booking 2026-2027 Year-Round Programs

Robert Rivest is currently Booking Year-Round!

Here is where he will be so far:

Many dates still available :)

Oct 23, Improv (Online) & Art of Living Joyfully (Japan Zoom)

Oct 28 Douglas, MA 6pm “Halloween Comic Mime & More”

Oct 30 W.Springfield 2pm “Halloween ComicMime & More”

Nov 7-8 Laughter Yoga Leader Certification (Online)

Nov 13 Brimfield, MA 10:30 AM “Happy for No Reason”

Nov 16 Hopedale, MA 6PM “Mime, Comedy, Improv”

Nov 17 Brighton, MA 11AM “Healthy, Happy Ways to Enjoy the Holidays”

Nov 19 Holyoke, MA “Laughter & Staff Stress Relief” 1PM

Nov 18 Billerica, MA 1PM “Wellbeing Laughter”

Nov 20 Springfield, MA 4PM “Mime for Actors”

Nov 23 Hopedale, 6PM “Character & Comedy” Improv”

Dec 7 Hopedale, MA 6PM “Mindfulness & Wellness”

Dec 8 Worcester, MA 9:30AM “Healthy, Happy Ways to Enjoy the Holidays”

Dec 9 Glastonbury CT 6PM Holiday Party "Classic Mime Strolling Comedy"

Dec 10 Middleborough, MA 1PM “Healthy, Happy Ways to Enjoy the Holidays

Dec 12 Pound Ridge, NY 1PM “Winter Wonderland

Dec 14 Hopedale, MA 6PM “Mime, Comedy, Improv”

Dec 16 Sudbury, MA 10:30AM “Laughter is the Best Medicine”

Jan 5 Brighton, MA 11AM “Beating the Winter Blues with Laughter & Joy"

Jan 8 Ludlow, MA 10:30AM "Tai Chi & Stress Relief"

Jan 9 E. Longmeadow, MA 11AM “Beating the Winter Blues w/ Laughter & Joy"

Jan 15, Newington, CT 1PM “Beating the Winter Blues w/ Laughter & Joy"

Jan 19 Winchester, MA 6PM “Laughter Yoga” (online)

Jan 21 Litchfield, CT 6:30PM “Laughter Best Medicine”

Jan 22 Ludlow, MA 10:30AM "Tai Chi & Stress Relief"

Jan 26 Concord, MA 1PM “Beating the Winter Blues with Laughter & Joy"

Jan 28 Brookfield, CT 1PM “Beating the Winter Blues with Laughter & Joy"

Feb 6 Leverett, MA 1:30PM “Laughter Best Medicine”

Feb 18 Agawam, MA (waiting to confirm)

Mar 22 W. Springfield,MA 12:30PM “Laughter Best Medicine”

April 6 Ludlow, MA 2PM "Mime & Improv”

April 14 Newington, CT 6PM “Wellbeing Laughter"

Apr 21 Southwick, MA 6PM “Laughter is the Best Medicine”

Apr 28 Monson, MA 7PM “The Art of Living Joyfully”

June 30 Wilbraham, MA 11AM “Science in Motion”

July 13 West Brookfield, MA 4PM “Science in Motion”

July 31 Brockton, MA 11AM "Reading Expands Our Universe"

Robert Rivest can create a show and workshop for your theme.

Wellbeing Laughter: A fun way to feel healthier & happier

Robert's newest creation WELLBEING LAUGHTER is a wellness practice that frees the body and mind of stress and anxiety, in a playful, light-hearted way. Robert uses science-based methods such as mindful breathing, gentle movement and healing laughter as a fun way to optimize mental and physical wellbeing. This practice brings people together and unites them in a positive, shared experience of joyful laughter. Wellbeing Laughter lifts our mood in a matter of minutes and gives us a lighter perspective on life. Adaptable for children, teens, adults and staff.

"Robert Rivest's Wellbeing Laughter program was the perfect combination of entertainment and enrichment. Robert was an enthusiastic and responsive facilitator who engaged the participants with his well-paced interactive exercises. You'll definitely leave his program with a smile on your face! For libraries seeking a unique personal growth program, I recommend this program highly ." -Roxanne Starkin, Shrewsbury Public Library

Mindfulness in Motion: Creative tools to manage stress and anxiety

Many schools and organizations are incorporating mindfulness as a way to help students and staff, focus, feel centered, and improve social skills. Robert Rivest's "Mindfulness in Motion" school and library programs help teach the basics of mindfulness in a fun, entertaining way. In this program, students and teachers learn mindfulness exercises and stress relief techniques that will help them breathe, relax, focus, act, and interact, mindfully. Robert is a great presenter, he shares simple, memorable stories and humorous tales that bring mindfulness principles to life. Robert Rivest has been teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Tai-Chi, and Mime, to all ages, for over 20 years. With his unique blend of energy, creativity, playfulness and peacefulness, Robert shares the joys of being alive, in the present moment. Adaptable for children, teens, adults and staff.

"Robert Rivest recently performed his Laughter is the Best Medicine show here at the Franklin Public Library and it was fabulous! Everyone in the audience, children and adults alike, were engaged, laughing along, and eager to get up and learn new mime techniques! It was so fun to see and the enthusiasm was contagious!” -Bree Comeau, MLIS, Assistant Youth Services Librarian, Franklin Public Library