April 18th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join Mike Harding of Applefun Puppetry and learn how to perform a one-person puppet show! Find out how to organize your puppets and props. Discover how to manage an audience by yourself. Decide what type of puppets will work best. Learn to create a story that can be performed by just one person. Uncover tips about creating a stage that is portable and easy to set up. You too can create a puppet show to be performed anywhere for almost anyone! Participants can bring their own puppets and portable stages if they wish
Recommended companion workshop – Finding Voices for Puppets
- Sliding scale discounts from 1 day @ $150 to 10 days @ $105 each
- http://www.torontoschoolofpuppetry.com/fees-discounts/
Instructor: Mike Harding
Mike, Chief Puppeteer and Owner of Applefun Puppetry, has been constructing puppets and studying the art of puppetry for over 20 years. His earliest shows took place on his sister’s farm. Since then, he has performed thousands of shows at libraries, schools, and birthday parties. Mike is a member of the Ontario Puppetry Association and has served as both President and Vice-president. He is also a member of The Puppeteers of America. Mike studied Improvisational Comedy at Second City, which adds a unique and spontaneous flavour to his shows. Applefun Puppetry Puppet Shows are characteristically interactive with a high degree of audience participation.