The group collaboratively create their performances, and evolve all language, movement, and design elements themselves—instead of working from a pre-written script.
Jonathan Walters founded Hand2Mouth in 2000 after training with street theatre troupe Teatr Biuro Podrozy[3] in Poland.
As of 2009, Hand2Mouth has created 15 original performances, and the ensemble has grown to include a core of company members and associate artists.
[4] Hand2Mouth actors, dramaturgs, and designers collaboratively develop the performances utilizing a combination of long form improvisations, movement, dance, singing, and discussion.
Design elements can result from experimentation and improvisation of materials, set, lighting, sound, music and various objects brought to the stage.