10 Mayo St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
Join us for Puppeteers’ Happy Hour!
This recurring informal gathering is for puppet artists and enthusiasts to share their work and ideas, catch up on the latest puppet dirt, and hang out.
For this very special happy hour, Trudi Cohen and John Bell, of Great Small Works theater company, will offer a 90-minute introduction to the art of Toy Theater (also known as Paper Theater).
Starting with a light-hearted history lesson presented by Professor John Bell, attendees will be introduced to the Victorian roots of Toy Theater, and both traditional and contemporary applications of the form. They will be shown some basic techniques and materials for creating one’s own Toy Theater – with stage, sets, and characters. And they will be encouraged to discover the possibilities of this intimate, accessible parlor entertainment for telling the grandest of tales with the simplest of means!
Don’t miss Great Small Works’ performance of short-format toy theater work in three acts, with “We Love Trees” on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, June 18 at 5:00 PM.
This workshop is intended for an adult audience, but all are welcome.
Free to the public; donations encouraged!