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Kent Williams - Big Thought Artist

Kent Williams Big Thought Artist Puppetry and Marionettes On Campus
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
Prof. Dev., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
A Telly Award-winning puppeteer, Kent brings a touchable collection of puppets into the classroom for a unique, hands-on experience during which students explore a variety of puppetry styles including finger, hand, hand and mouth, rod, and string marionettes. Ensuring that every student gets a chance to try their hands, Kent guides young puppeteers through a single hour workshop in manipulation basics, taking volunteers to improvise simple character scenes, and ends the workshop in a puppet parade of walking marionettes. As an option, a residency program allows students to create a one-of-a-kind marionette puppet, learning to manipulate them for a performance and then take them home. Such make-and-take workshops range from the simple and cost-effective cereal box fliers (bats, butterflies, angels, dragon, birds) to the durable woody walkers (2-legged birds). Either workshop is available in conjunction with one of Le Theatre de Marionette's productions as a classroom follow-up experience.

Students Will
  • Literacy Connection: Making Puppets Come Alive, by Larry Engler ISBN: 0486293783
  • learn a variety of puppetry styles from a professional puppeteer
  • learn to manipulate and perform a puppet character
  • explore a varied collection of toy and professional puppets

Details
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 9AM-9PM
Duration: Single hour or class period
School Fee: Flat Rate: $150.00
Number Of Workshops Included: 1
Price Per Additional Workshop: $75.00
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 50
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Ample room for demonstration and participation such as a cafetorium, auditorium, stage or multi-purpose room
Other Information: No more than two classes at a time

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
      13298-PuppetryArtsLessonPlan2013.pdf
      13298-PuppetryArtsLessonPlan2013.pdf

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