Puppetry |

September 3 — October 1

Dream big, then build in miniature! In this introductory puppetry class, Jim Henson Foundation-supported puppeteer Sam Rotengold introduces the fundamentals of puppetry, working with students to build and stage short, original works. Over five weeks, participants will experiment with rod puppetry, found objects, Bunraku, and shadow puppets — all while exploring how to harness their own creativity to conceive, design, devise, and perform original stories as an ensemble.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available for our Fall classes. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

We will accept scholarship applications on a rolling basis until we are at capacity.

Times: Wednesdays; 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Ages: 7 – 10

TUITION: $180

Member discount: $140

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available for our Fall classes. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

We will accept scholarship applications on a rolling basis until we are at capacity.

Faculty

Sam Rotengold (Teaching Artist)

Sam Rotengold is a puppeteer, writer, and arts educator based in Los Angeles. As a Thomas J. Watson fellow, Sam trained in traditional forms of puppetry around the world while exploring empathy and projection across the animate/inanimate divide. His work has been supported by the Jim Henson Foundation and featured at theaters and festivals on five continents. Alongside his art-making, Sam is the Lead Teaching Artist and In-School/Family Engagement Administrator at the Tony Award-winning Pasadena Playhouse, where he creates opportunities for audiences of all ages to explore the performing arts inspired by the shows featured onstage. To the role he brings fifteen years of experience teaching for organizations including The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, through which he continues to offer Arts Integration professional development opportunities for classroom teachers across the country. More information at: www.samjaygold.com

Sessions

Puppetry

Wednesday Class
sep 3 – oct 1
4:00 – 5:30 PM

VENUE: Loft at pasadena playhouse

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“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 2 planned absences from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Box Office (626-356-7629). When cancelling a class, please also email education@pasadenaplayhouse.org with your student’s name, the name of the class/camp you are cancelling, and the start date of the class.

“What is your Absence policy?”

Each student is allowed 2 absences for the duration of class (barring illness, pre-planned travel, or emergencies).

“When is Drop Off and Pick Up?”

We allow a 10 minute window for dropping off and picking up students. The Playhouse cannot be responsible for supervising your student if you bring them to class more than 10 minutes early.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.