INTRO TO STAGE PUPPETEERING
Saturday, September 9th
11am-1pm

COST: $45 pre-reg/$55 day-of
Ticket Link: http://bpt.me/3043581

In this fun, dynamic class, you’ll learn the foundations of good stage puppetry – focus, physical commitment and basic puppet operation. Together we’ll work on how to make your puppet seem alive and connect with the audience. You’ll get lots of hands-on time with professional arm-and-rod puppets plus a simple practice puppet to take home so you can keep working on your skills.

at Inscape Arts Building, Studio 230

No puppet experience required.
Class recommended for ages 15 and up.
Please dress comfortably and be ready to move.

Class size limited to 8. Minimum enrollment: 3 students.

***FAQs***
– Do I have to bring my own puppet?
No. There will be plenty o’ puppets provided to play with. However, if you have your own arm and rod puppet friend, you are absolutely welcome to bring them to class with you.

– Do I have to be good at funny voices?
Nope. We’ll be focusing on physical work in this class, so you can puppeteer using whatever voice is comfy (funny voice, normal voice, super serious voice, etc).

***About your teacher: ***
“Rachel is a skilled professional who is also a fun and creative instructor.” – Beth Peterson, Everett Community College

“Top-notch puppetry workshop.” – Sam Longoria

Seattle-based puppeteer Rachel Jackson specializes in twisting the familiar into dark and humorous shapes. Rachel has been puppeteering on stages both local and international since 2008; her work has been called “mad and masterful” by The Seattle Times. The mind behind the hit puppet musical “MANOS The Hands of Felt”, she more recently brought her talented hands to “The Panel Jumper: LIVE!“ and The National Puppet Slam. Rachel teaches puppetry classes through her company Vox Fabuli Puppets, co-produces the Fussy Cloud Puppet Slam and is unofficial Puppeteer at Large for the Seattle Nerdlesque scene.