Summer I: Masks and Puppetry
Two 2-Week Intensive workshops
This immersive summer intensive invites performers and theatrical design students alike to explore the rich, interconnected worlds of mask, voice, physical storytelling, and puppetry.
Participants can choose to join one of the two-week workshops or dive into the full four-week experience.
Across the program, artists will engage deeply with the traditions of Commedia dell’Arte and puppetry arts—from sculpting their own masks and crafting expressive puppets to embodying bold characters through vocal transformation, dynamic movement, and puppet manipulation. This hands-on journey unlocks new creative possibilities at the crossroads of visual and theatrical design, physical performance, and storytelling.
Weeks I & II
Sculpting Sound: The Art of Mask Making, Vocal Transformation, and the Commedia dell'Arte
Under expert guidance, you’ll create your own masks, exploring their shapes, textures, and expressive qualities. This hands-on process reveals how masks can inspire new vocal and physical storytelling possibilities, inviting you to discover the unique language of the masked body in a supportive and creative environment. Physical training, improvisation, and archetypal character work will help you break habitual patterns and expand your creative range, blending performance and design perspectives.
Weeks III & IV
Animating Objects: Puppetry Construction & Play
Building on the foundational skills from Sculpting Sound or as a powerful standalone experience, this two-week intensive dives into puppetry construction and play. Participants gain hands-on experience bringing inanimate forms to life, exploring the dynamic intersection of physical storytelling and puppet theatre. Emphasizing collaboration and creativity, this course opens new pathways for expressive performance and design.
