Exploring diverse traditions--inspiring creative classroom projects
This program is an ideal introduction to puppetry for follow-up classroom projects.
Tailored to suit: Grades 1 to 3; 4 to 6; or 7 to 8
Audience maximum 100
Approximately 60 minutes, including talk-back
A World of Puppetry is both an introduction to the intriguing diversity of puppetry traditions around the world, and a demonstration of simple puppet making techniques. The presentation appeals to students’ imaginations and sense of wonder, as well as giving their teachers a solid technical basis with which to inspire creativity in follow-up classroom activities in this interdisciplinary art form.
Different types of puppet making are explained and demonstrated in easy terms, using readily available materials, to inspire the students in the creation of their own puppet plays. Potential puppet types include: shadow puppets, rod puppets, toy theatres, marionettes, table-top puppets, and object puppets. Each presentation is tailored to be age appropriate for the audience, and the programming can be customized to address the teachers’ classroom goals.
Instructional sheets for follow up classroom activities are provided for teachers.
Great ideas on how children can make their own puppets and theatres! I love that! Grade 4 teacher, St James Catholic School
Curriculum Connections: Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Social Studies.
A World of Puppetry is geared to be age and skill appropriate for primary / or junior / or intermediate students.
Maximum Audience size: 100 people
Length of performance: 45 minutes to 1 hour, includes Q & A session
Set up time: 45 minutes.
Strike time: 30 minutes.
* Thus the total time we require in your venue is 2 1/4 hours. *
Performance can be in the gym, the library or a large classroom
Performing area: Absolute minimum area: 12′ wide, 10′ deep. * Please note that this demonstration works best in a darkened venue *
Electricity: One standard electric outlet.
For further information please contact Puppetmongers
info@puppetmongers.com 416-469-3555
