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Available until August 31, 2024
Object Theater Masterclass with Xavier Bobés
Explore the world of object theater in this three-day intensive workshop that culminates in an intergenerational sharing of work with residents at The Cedars retirement community.
Object Theater with Maskhunt Motions’ Deborah Hunt
Residents at The Cedars retirement community will explore the world of object theater in this three-day intensive workshop that culminates in an intergenerational sharing of work with participants in the Object Theater Masterclass with Xavier Bobés.
Preparing for Life Beyond College with Night Shade
Night Shade artists Jason Thibodeaux and Christopher Rabilwongse will visit seniors in Maine College of Arts & Design's Animation & Game Art department for a conversation around their professional and personal lives post graduation.
Never Bored at Home Workshop for Families
Learn how to make different kinds of eyes, how to build a creature from found materials, and how to harness the magic spark that brings such a creature to life!
Prototyping Flat Mechanisms with Alex & Olmsted
Create quick mockups using flat materials to test concepts that can be applied to everything from shadow puppets to animatronics.
Approaching Puppetry through Materials with Night Shade
Night Shade's Sarah Frechette will teach Maine College of Art & Design sculpture students a 3 hour workshop on approaching puppets through materials, exploring character through string-and-ball marionettes, scarves, and Roser-style cardboard sculptures the students create from flat patterns.
Community Conversation with Modern Times Theater
Join the arists from Modern Times Theater for a conversation about community building, busking, and outdoor shows for puppeteers following their free 4:00 PM performance of “The Perils of Mr. Punch” in Congress Square Park.
An Exploration in Marionettes with Madison J. Cripps
A marionette workshop consists of two parts: a basic introduction to the string puppet or Marionette and a hands on show and tell with specific exercises designed to get the brain and body moving instead of just 'hanging around'.