Wizard's Workshop

An interactive workshop for teaching basic magic principles and magic history. Students will learn to construct their own magic props, which they get to keep, as well as performance techniques, routines and styles of magic.

Performing magic can be highly effective in developing hand-eye coordination, as well as reducing shyness, building self-esteem, improving dexterity and improving interaction skills.

This workshop can be presented as a single-day class, or as an extended residency.

A History of Puppetry

A workshop to explore the art and history of puppetry, using examples of many different puppet types. Students will have the opportunity to see, as well as handle puppets ranging from simple ball and scarf puppets, to English hand puppets, marionettes, Indonesian shadow puppets, rod puppets and Japanese "bunraku"-style puppets.

Puppet Building Basics

Puppets speak to adults too, as is evidenced in various other cultures, particularly Eastern cultures. This workshop is designed to teach puppet-building techniques to adults. Each student will design and construct his or her own puppet creation, as well as learn manipulation techniques and puppet history.

Let's Build Puppets

Gives students the opportunity to design and construct their own puppets and learn manipulation techniques. Many different puppet types are available.

Mask, Mime, Movement Workshop

Learn the basics of mask, mime and stage movement through interactive exercises and games. Can be catered to age groups 10 through adult.

Introduction to Technical Theatre

Offers students a close-up look at the technical aspects of modern theatrical productions. Topics range from lighting, sound and set design, to the use of special effects. This is an extended residency workshop, taught by working theatre professionals.

Be a Clown

An interactive workshop to bring out the "clown" in all of us. Explores the many skills associated with clowning, including: magic, juggling, movement, balloon twisting and comedy. Also covers creative costuming, props and make-up techniques.