Shadow Puppetry Workshop |
Ages 14+From traditional tales brought to life by a dancing flame to modern productions combining multiple projectors, animation, and live performance, Shadow puppetry has delighted and fascinated audiences around the world for centuries. Join Sam Rotengold, performer in Song of the North and Jim Henson Foundation-supported puppeteer, for a deep dive into this rich and varied art form. Over the course of this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience with traditional puppetry construction and performance technique, as well as contemporary tricks and cinematic adaptations of this ancient performance art. This one day workshop is suited for ages 14 and up; enthusiastic newcomers and puppetry fanatics alike. Come ready to cut, carve, and shadow-cast as we create sweeping sagas and personal portraits from nothing more than light and darkness.
PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.
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
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