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Festival Workshops
Characterization Through Improvisation Debbie Lutzky Allen, Parasol Puppets
Through a series
of improvisations using “anything puppets” (provided by the workshop
leader), workshop participants will gain insights into developing
puppet character through movement, voice, mood and interaction. Pick up a
puppet and explore! All levels. 25 participants.
From Pecos Bill to Phonics Pals: Puppets in the Classroom Liz Freeman, Freeman Friends Puppet Theatre
This workshop will
teach participants how to weave literature and puppetry to support
literacy in the classroom setting. Research has suggested that both
decoding and overall comprehension skills can be improved through drama
and art. Workshop participants will be shown a number of projects
and techniques that have been successful, not only for regular
education students, but also for those who are bilingual and have
special needs. Ideas are those that go beyond simple sock puppets and
can be implemented easily by teachers during the school year and those
who have short-term residencies in schools. Targeted toward educators & teaching artists. 30 participants.
Secrets of Quadruped Characters Kevin Pittman and his Forest Friends
Learn the secrets
behind the design, creation, and performance of life-size costume puppet
characters that walk on four legs! We'll look at different types
of quad designs, including both one-person and two-person designs,
stilt-based and non-stilt based designs, and we'll learn the pros and
cons of each design. We'll learn basic walking movements for one-person
designs,
look at ways to best utilize all four legs of a quad character, and also how to manage your strength and energy so that you can survive in a quad suit for more than five minutes. Intermediate-Advanced, ages 16+. 25 participants.
Found Object Performance Lee Bryan, That Puppet Guy
This workshop will focus on manipulation and characterization of found
objects as puppets. Discussion will also include design choices and
different styles, i.e. pure object,constructed figure, and Zaloom-style
prop work. Hands-on participation will conclude the workshop.
All levels. 30 participants.
Forming a Non-Profit & the First 5 Years of Business Ann Legunn, The Puppet Tree
Toy Theatre (double session) Judith O'Hare, You and Me Puppets
Developing Your Show with a Storyboard (double session) Bill Lorenzen, Professor of Theatre Design, University of South Florida
A storyboard is a
simple scene-by- scene sketch of the main events in your show. Anyone
who wants to tell the story can do it (even if you think you "can't
draw"). This workshop includes proportional drawing of basic stick
figures, or more advanced work if desired; discussions of practical
matters such as deciding on scenic pieces and the ability to change
them; color schemes for character identification; the best style of
puppet to carry out your action, etc. Time-permitting, students will
participate in and exercise in developing a script and characterization
through improvisation, based on their storyboards. Intermediate-Advanced. $2 fee.
Puppet Masters Steve Abrahms
Who were the puppeteers of the past who shaped puppetry today? Steve Abrams, North American Editor of the World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts, offers a historical perspective using slides and DVDs. All Levels.
Beyond Paper Mache - Intro to Advanced Puppet Making Materials Paul Spirito, Puppet Arts Tech Supervisor, UCONN
Paper Mache has served puppeteers for
centuries and is still relevant. However, there is a world of new and
hi-tech materials to pick and choose from out there. As Puppet Arts
Technical Supervisor at the University of Connecticut, I have been able
to explore many new materials and create a data base of materials and
vendors. Come to my workshop to learn about quick silicone molds and
casting, thermoplastics, ethafoam, glues and more! All materials
shown are safe to use in your home shop. You'll get info, see
demos, and test samples.
Intermediate level. 20 participants.
Processional/Parade Puppets! Martha Enzmann, Elkland Art Center
Workshop participants will work together as a group to assemble
several large parade puppet-creature items. Martha, mastermind of many
community parades, will present a general plan and supplies
with the hopes that the puppeteers will add their years of experience
and advice to create even more spectacular stupendous stunning
parade puppets! After we use our new creations in the Saturday parade,
Martha will take the parade creations back to Elkland Art
Center in Todd, NC to reuse in community parades throughout the region.
You may see them again!
Cardboard, paint, sticks, etc. will
be available for those wishing to work solo to make a quick parade item
of their very own. Martha will also bring extra parade
paraphernalia for
those not able to participate in the workshop, but able to walk in the
Saturday parade. Come join us in the fun - part of the day or all
day. The workshop is running all three sessions, you can enter at
any time-all ages welcome!
Turn Out That Light! (double session) Kat Pleviak & Mary Kate Rix, Sea Beast Puppet Company
We will
explore a variety of different light sources and types of light to see
what effects they have on the image produced by a shadow puppet.
Participants will have the opportunity to make a shadow puppet and use
it with the various light sources. Intermediate level. 20 participants, $10 material fee.
Puppet Stages You Can Make Frank Byrne Building Professional Quality Shadow Puppets Hobey Ford, Golden Rod Puppets
A demonstrational workshop for designing and constructing professional
quality plastic mechanized shadow puppets, as featured in Hobey Ford's
award winning "Rainbow Bridge and Other Tales." Intermediate/Advanced level. 30 participants.
UNIMA Symposium Unima The Intercultural Puppet
Topic:
The panel addresses the challenges of performing in
cross-cultural or intercultural contexts (performing in other
countries, hosting foreign performers in the US, creating intercultural
or bilingual productions), where considerations of language and other
country/culture-related idiosyncracies/norms necessitate rethinking a
production or are involved in conceptualizing a production. Is it
possible to create "pure" puppetry that reaches across such divides? And
if so what is "pure" puppetry? If not, what kinds of bridges,
accommodations, collaborations, exchanges etc… have performers used in
these cases? How successful have they been?
Moderator: Claudia Orenstein
Confirmed Panel Participants: Kathy Foley, Manuel Moran, Stephen Kaplin, Irina
Niculescu, John Bell, Kimi Maeda Professional Day for the Teaching Artist and Therapist this workshop is an addition for both registrants and non-registrants. Workshop Schedule
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