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Fall Puppetry Classes
October 20 and 27, 1-3pm
at Tin Can Studio
COST: per class: $35 pre-reg/$40 day-of
*Special Discount: $60 total if you pre-register for both classes*
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BEGINNING PUPPETRY
1-3pm, Sunday, October 20th
In this fun, dynamic class, you'll learn the foundations of good stage puppetry - focus, physical commitment and basic puppet operation. We'll focus on how to make your puppet seem alive and connect with the audience. You'll get lots of hands-on time with professional arm-and-rod puppets plus a simple practice puppet to take home so you can keep working on your skills.
(No puppet experience required.)
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INTERMEDIATE PUPPETRY - "Finding Your Puppet's Character"
1-3pm, Sunday, October 27th
You know how to make your puppet talk, but what does she sound like?
You can make him move, but where is he going? And how does he get there?
In this fun, intermediate puppeteering class, you'll learn the basics of characterization - voice, physicality and emotion - and how to apply them to your puppet. You'll get tons of tips for making character choices and see what a big impact they can have on your puppet's performance.
(Beginning Puppetry class or equivalent puppet experience recommended.)
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Cost per class: $35 pre-reg/$40 day-of
***Special Discount: $60 total if you pre-register for both classes***
- Recommended for ages 15 and up.
- Please dress comfortably and be ready to move.
- Class size limited to 16 apiece.
***FAQs***
- Do I have to bring my own puppet?
No. There will be plenty o' puppets provided to play with. However, if you have your own arm and rod puppet friend, you are absolutely welcome to bring them to class with you.
- Will we be building puppets in these classes?
No. Nonononono. That takes waaay longer than 2 hours.
About your teacher:
"Rachel is a skilled professional who is also a fun and creative instructor." - Beth Peterson, Everett Community College
"Top-notch puppetry workshop." - Sam Longoria
Rachel Jackson's Vox Fabuli Puppets specializes in twisting the familiar into dark and humorous shapes. Rachel has been puppeteering on various Seattle stages since 2008, where her work has been called "mad and masterful" by The Seattle Times. The mind behind the hit "MANOS The Hands of Felt", she more recently brought her talented hands to "Team of Heroes: No More Heroes", "Whedonesque Burlesque" and "Audrey & Nelson: a puppet sex musical".
Portrait of Rachel Jackson with Puppet Joss Whedon by Inti St. Clair
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LocationTin Can Studio (View)
3130 Airport Way S. #510
Seattle, WA 98134
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 15 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
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