Performance, design, construction, writing, business, rods, hands, strings, shadows— no wonder puppetry can fill a lifetime with learning.
We can't wait to see your tantalizing workshop proposals and plan to put together a wildly diverse and dynamic line up of over 70 workshops. With topics ranging from toy theater to puppetry in education, political puppetry, senior citizen puppeteers, suitcases, silence, masks, and ventriloquism, we will cram in as much high quality design, construction and performance action as space and time will allow.
Workshop Directors are Shari Aronson and Chris Griffith
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HEADLINERS
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Renown performers, artists and lecturers from TV, Film, Broadway and Stage will give you a peek inside their craft. |
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INTERNATIONAL STYLES OF PUPPETRY
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Complete exposure to the World of Puppetry from rods to marionettes, and shadow to bunraku; Many are taught by international masters in each field. |
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ROUNDTABLES
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Networking, Networking, Networking; Multiple chances to get in the mix of what industry puppeteers are talking about. |
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BEHIND THE SCENES
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Unique opportunities to "Meet the Artist"; Workshops will often include an extra performance only available in the workshop. |
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DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
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Dream, create, construct and produce your vision; Special emphasis on practical tools, techniques and materials. |
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PERFORMANCE
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Breathe in. Breathe out; Now pick up that mask or puppet or object or whatever because you are about to perform. |
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TV. FILM AND NEW MEDIA
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Innovations galore in the technical world of multimedia puppetry; Now you can follow your dream of having a TV series. |
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BUSINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
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Puppetry is a business. Learn the tricks of the trade from the pros who keep successful companies afloat; New job opportunities too. |
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EDUCATION AND THERAPY
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Teachers, Librarians, Therapists, Professors and Media Specialists all use puppetry in their mission - To help people; Learn the best ways to do just that. |
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JUST FOR KIDS
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Fun, Fun, Fun; Special performance and construction workshop geared for kids from 6-12. |
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Some workshops require Pre-Registration. Everyone who registers for the Festival should receive a form for that purpose. If you didn't get one, click HERE to download a form in PDF.
