Summer Puppet Arts Training Intensive

June 17th - 30th, 2012

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The Institute

Sandglass Theater is offering an intensive two-week Puppet Arts Training Program . The workshop will be offered to puppeteers, teachers, actors, directors, designers and writers who want to expand and deepen their skill and understanding in the art of the puppet.

The Method

Sandglass Theater believes that the puppet, as a theatrical medium, unlocks doors to our more secret sides and to integrating parts of ourselves. This includes the worlds of our dreams and memories, as well as all the metaphorical possibilities of theater.

The objective of the training program is to inspire theater artists to understand and to experience the puppet at a theatrical medium. Sandglass believes in integrating this understanding of the puppet within the larger picture of expressive theater. Sandglass teaches a method of manipulation developed in over 20 years of workshops in Europe and America. Key to the training is the link between the approach to manipulation and the content of the performed work.

Classes during the intensive will be scheduled for five and a half days per week. Daily sessions will include body training and breath development with relation to puppet performance, training in manipulation technique an its relation to artistic statement, and training and discussion in theory and aesthetics. All sessions, including improvisation workshops, will provide the opportunity for participants to develop their own pieces. Participants will also receive open workshop time for puppet building. The program will include evening and weekend sessions with Sandglass company members and guests on a variety of subjects. Space and other resources will be available during other times for participants to rehearse and develop their pieces. The workshop will lead to informal public showings.

The Faculty

Eric Bass, Institute Director: Co-Founder of Sandglass Theater and recipient of 5 Citations of Excellence from the Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA).

Ines Zeller Bass, Instructor: Co-Founder of Sandglass Theater and director of Sandglass Theater’s children’s programs. UNIMA Citation winner.

The Site

The Sandglass Institute will take place at Sandglass Theater in Putney, Vermont. Our intimate 60 seat theater is housed in a beautifully restored barn from the early part of the 20th century. Recently renovated to included a fully accessable lobby, with ramp for wheelchair access, the Sandglass facilities offer ample space to train, build, rehearse, and perform.

June is a wonderful time to be in Southern Vermont. Putney is a beautiful, walkable little town that sits on the banks of the Connecticut river. Along with several places to eat affordably, there's also a fantastic local co-op for groceries, plenty of hiking trails, and local swimming holes.

Application

A $30 Application Fee is required (please make checks payable to Sandglass Theater.)

Send Applications to:

Sandglass Theater

Sandglass Institute,

PO Box 970,

Putney, VT 05346

Costs

The fee for the Sandglass Institute is $1250.00 U.S. 

Costs for Materials, Housing and Meals will be the responsibility of the registrants.

Housing is available for $350 for the length of the Institute. Participants will be housed in a local home. Breakfasts, Linens, and towels are included in the cost.

Cooking facilities will be made available during the day to prepare lunches and dinners if participants are not interested in eating out.

Acceptance

Upon acceptance a deposit payment of $500 must be made by May 30, 2012 to reserve your place.

The balance of $750 plus $350 for Housing (if applicable) are due at registration.

More Information

info@sandglasstheater.org • (802) 387–4051 • PO Box 970 Putney, VT 05346