Puppetry Basics

Name: Puppetry Basics
Start: 2026-05-31T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-31T22:00:00-04:00
Location: 410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103 | Ann Arbor, MI

Puppetry Basics
May 31, 2026
6:00-10:00 pm
Led by Cameron Prevatte
Have you ever wanted to learn the basics of Puppetry? Come explore multiple different styles with puppet master and EMU alumni Cameron Prevatte.
We will dive into bunraku puppetry with paper puppets, mask work, object puppetry, as well as shadow puppetry. Utilizing grounded breathing techniques and sensory awareness, Cameron leads participants through a collection of exercises that give actors tools for character and performance creation. Come ready to move and explore your creative self!
Workshop Date: May 31, 2026
6:00-10:00 pm
Theatre NOVA (The Yellow Barn, Ann Arbor)
Tuition: $40 per student
*Sliding scale and scholarships available (first come, first served via Google Form application: https://forms.gle/paoVV2Rw6wi9a38u8)
Why Join?
* Learn multiple styles of puppetry in one evening
* Find awareness of your breath as a performer
* Explore new ways of creating performance around puppets and masks
*Add to your actor tool-kit
*Have fun experimenting with Play!

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