with Ann and Davidof Puppetmongers – in person in Toronto – 5 evenings: Monday May 12th through to Friday May 16th, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $375 (materials included)
Tabletop puppetry is a technique that has been evolving in the West ever since the first international tours of Japan’s Bunraku Theatre Company. Having spent fifty years developing their own version of this style of puppetry, Puppetmongers have generated a great store of information, techniques and skills. In this workshop, Puppetmongers Ann and David will help participants design, construct, dress, and manipulate their own puppet figures in this form of puppetry.
Some previous experience with saws, tools and sewing required.
Ann and David started their puppetry journey when they were kids, with marionettes from the Pelham Puppet Company, and in their teens started making their own. They founded Puppetmongers Theatre in 1974, and have toured the world and received many awards for their innovative theatrical productions.