object theatre
Object Narratives
Delve into the world of object theatre through a series of games and exercises geared to help us understand the stories that are hidden away in everyday objects. We will learn how to work collaboratively to develop impromptu storylines as well as individually to explore our individual relationships with particular objects. Emphasis will be placed on play and possibility.
Delve into the world of object theatre through a series of games and exercises geared to help us understand the stories that are hidden away in everyday objects. We will learn how to work collaboratively to develop impromptu storylines as well as individually to explore our individual relationships with particular objects. Emphasis will be placed on play and possibility.
shadow puppetry
Basic Shadows
This workshop focuses on building shadow puppets. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of patterns as well as explore basic shadows of their own design. Time will be allotted at the end for play and experiments in order to create short skits.
This workshop focuses on building shadow puppets. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of patterns as well as explore basic shadows of their own design. Time will be allotted at the end for play and experiments in order to create short skits.
Flashlights and Shadows: exploring depth in shadow puppetry
Come explore how flashlights can transform shadow puppetry into a more cinematic experience. We'll play with depth, fades, focus and technique. Bring your favorite single point LED flashlight and shadow puppets. We will also have materials to build quick shadow puppets, some pre-made puppets and a couple of flashlights to share. (Your own flashlight is not required.)
Come explore how flashlights can transform shadow puppetry into a more cinematic experience. We'll play with depth, fades, focus and technique. Bring your favorite single point LED flashlight and shadow puppets. We will also have materials to build quick shadow puppets, some pre-made puppets and a couple of flashlights to share. (Your own flashlight is not required.)
Personal Narratives
Come with a true story and create shadow puppets to tell the tale. Participants will practice manipulating their puppets with various light sources to produce the desired dramatic effect. The author will record an audio version of the story that the group will use for a performance. abandoned ships is also available to create and produce a personal narrative piece for parties, fundraisers, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Come with a true story and create shadow puppets to tell the tale. Participants will practice manipulating their puppets with various light sources to produce the desired dramatic effect. The author will record an audio version of the story that the group will use for a performance. abandoned ships is also available to create and produce a personal narrative piece for parties, fundraisers, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Moving Shadows
Participants will explore hinges, stops, and triggers as methods to create moving shadows. Time will be allotted at the end for play and experiments in order to create short skits.
Participants will explore hinges, stops, and triggers as methods to create moving shadows. Time will be allotted at the end for play and experiments in order to create short skits.
Shadow Shorts
Bring a short story, idiom, poem, or song and create shadows to illustrate it. Participants will practice manipulating their puppets with various light sources to produce the desired dramatic effect. Each participant will lead their own piece as well as puppeteer in other pieces. This workshop culminates with a shadow show featuring each participant's piece.
Bring a short story, idiom, poem, or song and create shadows to illustrate it. Participants will practice manipulating their puppets with various light sources to produce the desired dramatic effect. Each participant will lead their own piece as well as puppeteer in other pieces. This workshop culminates with a shadow show featuring each participant's piece.
movement
Movement & Emotion with Puppets I
Learn how to use breath and intention to express emotion in puppetry. We will play around with simple objects (our hands, sticks, etc) through a series of exercises to develop short scenes and encounters that help us understand the how a puppet's movement relates to its intention
Learn how to use breath and intention to express emotion in puppetry. We will play around with simple objects (our hands, sticks, etc) through a series of exercises to develop short scenes and encounters that help us understand the how a puppet's movement relates to its intention
Movement & Emotion with Puppets II
Learn how to create simple puppets using paper and everyday objects. We will learn how to collaborate through manipulation as we play with puppets that that more than one person to operate. Emphasis will be placed on using breath and intention to express emotion.
Learn how to create simple puppets using paper and everyday objects. We will learn how to collaborate through manipulation as we play with puppets that that more than one person to operate. Emphasis will be placed on using breath and intention to express emotion.