E:Post ~ February 2009

W.P. Puppet Theatre  

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There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly. ~Buckminster Fuller

Introduction to Puppetry course

Wendy is pleased to be teaching Introduction to Puppetry (DRAM 571 - S20 Directed Studies I) at the University of Calgary this spring. This is an Open Studies class with no prerequisites. The class runs Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm, from May 20 – June 24. It is $540.00 (it should be tax deductible)
 
This course will provide students with an overview of the history, multi-culture and local culture of the art of puppetry, as well as hands on puppet construction and manipulation technique. It will also touch on puppet use beyond performance in the areas of education, literacy therapy and social action. The main focus of the course will be the development and performance, either independently or in a group, of a short puppet based theatre production. The show may target either children/families or adults. It could also be a parade, staged event or installation piece. The performance can be planned with a Calgary community partner or be performed independently at a public venue. Students will work with the instructor to develop a deliverable plan.

Puppets on the Go

Puppets on the GoWe’re pleased to launch Puppets on the Go - a crate based outreach program which builds on our 25 years of experience in teaching school workshops, artist residencies and professional development.

The first crate in the Puppets on the Go series is called Introducing Shadow Puppets for grades k-2 and provides students opportunities to explore the intriguing genre of shadow puppets. Teachers can choose from a variety of interactions and work at their own pace.

The crate contains:

  • A 2’x 3’ professional rear projection screen and frame
  • A set of ten durable shadow puppets
  • Percussion instruments and music CD
  • Dr Seuss’s charming story My Many Coloured Days
  • Supplies for 30 students to create their own shadow puppets
  • Resources for teachers - a full instruction guide, power point instructions and historical shadow puppet overview and more.

The second crate in the series is Rod Puppets for grades 3-4 which pairs exploration of the rod puppet genre with the rich history of Alberta.

This crate contains:

  • A set of costumed rod puppets for students to perform with.
  • A professional script for students to act out a story from Alberta’s past.
  • Supplies for 30 students to create their own rod puppets.
  • Books telling some of the best historical stories in Alberta’s history
  • Story starters and guidelines for students to write their own plays
  • Resources for teachers - a full instruction guide, power point instructions and rod puppet overview and more.

A ten day crate rental is $120.00 which includes shipping but not GST.

Check out http://www.wppuppet.com/puppetsonthego.html for more information and booking procedures.

Invitation to join our Board of Directors

Puppets are always eager to volunteer for our board of directors but they just can’t get their minds around financial reports!

We therefore welcome creative and interested people, to join our Board of Directors and help us continue our work. Experience in education, social services, the arts or NGO’s is an asset but not a requirement.

We have several exciting initiatives underway including the production of our first big show for several years. The board serves mainly an advisory role with opportunities for hands on work. We meet about every two months.

If you would like to become a volunteer with this wonderful organization please contact:

Thank you to current our board members for all their continuing work! Erin, Russell, Carly, Janelle, Teresa,

Check out the Calgary Puppet Club!

W.P. Puppet Theatre is a supporter of the Calgary Puppet Club

Calgary’s puppetry community is growing, and the interest that Calgarians are showing puppetry is growing as well. The Calgary Puppet Club is an organization intended to assist members of the community who are interested in puppetry to explore that interest and improve their puppet skills.

http://members.shaw.ca/puppetclub/

If you have any questions or comments for the Calgary Puppet Club please feel free to contact us at: puppetclub@shaw.ca

If you would like to be kept informed concerning Puppet Club activities and other puppetry events in Calgary, just send us a message asking to be added to our email list.

Otherwise, get involved by joining the Calgary Puppet Club facebook group.

What's Up?

The 2009 National Puppetry Festival
Presented by the Puppeteers of America
and including international performances co-presented by the PofA, the Center for Puppetry Arts and UNIMA-USA!

Check out all of the activities and register at this website: www.nationalpuppetryfestival.com.

Thank you to Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their continuing financial support.

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