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Kent Williams - Big Thought Artist

Kent Williams Big Thought Artist Marionette-Making Residency
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Residency
Grades
Prof. Dev., Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
A Telly Award winning puppeteer, Kent Williams brings a touchable collection of string puppets into the classroom for a unique, hands-on experience during which students explore the design, construction and manipulation of marionettes. Students create one-of-a-kind marionette puppets, learn manipulation techniques, perform an original show and then take their puppet creations home as a keepsake. Character options range from the simple and cost-effective Cereal Box Fliers (bats, butterflies, angels, dragon, birds) to the durable Woody Walkers (wooden, 2-legged birds). For both projects, Kent supplies all tools and decorative materials necessary including gluesticks, wiggle eyes, construction paper, wooden rulers (controllers), string and electric staplers (Woody Walkers). The Woody Walker project requires the purchase and prep of lumber at a negotiable per student rate.

Students Will
  • Literacy Connection: Puppets and Plays for Young Performers and Young Audiences, by Judy Sierra ISBN: 0824208099
  • learn the art of marionette puppetry from a professional puppeteer
  • learn to manipulate and perform a marionette puppet
  • Create an original puppet character using recycled food boxes or prepared lumber and stage an original puppet play

Details
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 9AM-9PM
Duration: Multi-day; 4-5 hours per class
School Fee: Price Per Additional Hour: $75.00
Price Per Hour: $75.00
Minimum Attendance: 8
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Ample room for demonstration and participation such as a cafetorium, auditorium, stage or multi-purpose room
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To schedule, contact Kent Williams at [email protected] and 469-744-3436
Deadline: two weeks prior
Cancellation Policy: Should inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstance prevent the program from taking place as scheduled, Kent Williams will offer the option of rescheduling. Cancellations must be made no later than (4) weeks prior to scheduled performance or be subject to full payment. Rescheduling may be take place no later than (2) weeks prior to originally scheduled performance.
After School Policy: A teacher or afterschool employee must remain with learners at all times.

Educational Materials
      Sample residency plan
      Sample master class

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