an introduction to the mechanisms and mechanics of sound production for the puppet theatre with a focus on safety and imagination
1 hour, 30 participants maximum
What is Puppetry?
a beginner's initiation into the changing definition of puppetry and what it means to be a puppeteer
45 minutes
Making Puppet Friends
a construction workshop using easily found materials to create rod puppets, shadows, hand puppets, or marionettes
1-2 hours, 30 participants maximum
Bringing Puppets to Life
a manipulation workshop using fun exercises to get budding puppeteers thinking physically and working as a team
1 hour, 20 participants maximum
An Introduction to Television Puppetry
giving a convincing performance for the camera takes a lot more than pushing the record button, this workshop allows participants to begin thinking for the video screen 1-2 hours, 20 participants maximum
Researching and Documenting Puppetry
attend this workshop and leave with a zeal for puppetry research and documentation, armed with an idea or five about how to approach the actual work of writing 1 hour
Puppets from a Plastic Bag
make tabletop bunraku style puppets using plastic grocery bags and other recycled materials, this workshop is fun for a large group and can establish collaboration in puppet manipulation technique
1 hour, 20 participants
