Puppet Building 101:Jointed Rod Puppets

Length

90 minutes for puppet bldg ONLY; 120 minutes for puppet bldg. + manipulation & scene work

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

2

Maximum participants:

25

Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Performing Arts

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

About This Provider

 

Center for Puppetry Arts

Atlanta, GA
United States

The Center for Puppetry Arts opened to the public on September 23, 1978, when Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon. The first puppetry center in the United States, today it is the largest American organization solely dedicated to the art of puppet theater.

The Center has been a leading voice in the field, and has hosted numerous conferences and festivals. In addition, the Center has been recognized both nationally and internationally as an organization for excellence. The Ford Foundation recently selected the Center as one of only 28 national organizations to be recognized for success in management and innovative programs. The prestigious Kresge Foundation awarded the Center three different grants to support its capital campaigns. The Center was also the only theater group chosen by the 1996 Olympics to participate in all four years of its arts festival program.

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with an introduction to rod puppets.
2. Students will view rod puppets or replicas from museum collection.
3. Presenter will lead students through puppet building steps, beginning with the head.
4. Rods are attached to finished puppets.
5. Very basic manipulation techniques are demonstrated. If time, students can demonstrate.

6. For the extended program (120 minutes in length), students will be divided into groups of five. Manipulation work continues.
7. Scenes will be distributed to each group to read and review.
8. The presenter will assign specific roles to each students in the group (puppeteer, narrator, foley/sound effects).
9. Groups will rehearse.
10.Groups will perform.

Objectives

90 minute program:
Students will be introduced to rod puppets or replicas from museum collection

Students will create a working rod puppet from recycled newspaper.

Students will be introduced to body proportions and apply the principles and elements to their puppet design.

Students will manipulate puppets through movement exercises.


120 minute program:

Students will participate in a team puppet performance.

Students will be exposed to art criticism through peer review.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
Fine Arts: Visual & Theatre/Performing Arts