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Workshops, Classes and Residencies

 

A professional puppeteer is a Renaissance person: multi-talented, creative, caring . . . whose livelihood

depends on more than the amazing skill of puppet manipulation. Puppeteers combine huge dollops of

inspiration, imagination, experimentation and perspiration in the preparation and

performance of their shows. ~ Susanne Pemsler 

 

 

 

At a school I visited, I was warned that one ten-year-old would be sure trouble. As it turned out puppetry offered him the chance to reinvent himself and be someone new and different. He was a high-energy kid who ended up contributing more to the group than any other child. The other kids  talked about how great it was to see this boy being his true self, a helpful and happy person. 

  

 

Learning puppetry helps develop self-awareness, language and communication skills, problem solving, teamwork, and creativity. Acorn and Rose offers a variety of workshops for all ages and skill levels - how to make hand, rod and shadow puppets - performing (using "voices", manipulating puppets, using song and music) - writing scripts, putting together and painting puppet theaters and sets, costume and mask design. 

 

A single workshop or residency may run for many days or just a few hours, for large or small groups. It may involve creating puppets, developing script, practicing puppet skills and putting on a play. A puppet show might include history, science, literature or any other subject. There is no limit to what can be done. Workshops are available for children as well as for teachers (for graduate and undergraduate credit and clock hours) and for family and community groups. Please contact us to arrange exactly the workshop or residency that will fit your needs.

 

 

 

 There is magic in pretending because it leads to new realities. Something most of us need.