A puppetry workshop led by Shoshana Bass
This workshop is for people interested in what brings a puppet to life, basic mechanics of operating a one-person or three-person style of puppet, and insights into the art form in its application to making theatrical choices. This workshop will give you an introduction to Sandglass’ approach to puppetry training and invites fun hands-on exploration with exercise puppets designed for training puppeteers. This class is appropriate for all levels and does not require any previous experience in puppetry or performance. Wear clothes you can move in.
For ages 14 and up. Duration is 90 minutes.
About Shoshana Bass
Shoshana Bass is co-Artistic director and ensemble performer with Sandglass Theater in Putney, Vermont in the United States. She grew up touring internationally with the theater founded by her parents and now performs their legacy work as well as her own devised work. Her training consists of a range of physical performance disciplines spanning across theater, dance, puppetry and circus. She works as a performer, teacher, director and choreographer around the world. She is the director of Sandglass’ Puppets in the Green Mountains International Festival, and produces programs and events in puppetry for all ages.
Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
Sponsored by the Vermont Arts Council and Rockland Harbor Hotel
