Pro puppet builders will discuss the various types of arm-rod construction with methods and benefits of each. (That's the stick that the puppeteer holds to control the hands) Ask questions!
Join professional Sesame Street puppeteers & voice actors for a snuggly hour of bedtime stories. Come in your pj's, soft clothes, or cosplay and settle in for a nice wind-down to your busy day.
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Come in your pj's, bring your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, pillow, or lovey, and settle in for a relaxing wind-down from a very busy day of gaming and con-going. Let Z Briggs and Stacey Gordon soothe you into a sleepier state so you can wake up refreshed and ready for the next morning.
Puppet building pros with seriously great credits will talk about various puppet building techniques, such as the wedge method, flat patterning, sculpting, and more!
Let Steve Troop help you transform your ideas into a fully-realized sketch of your puppet/character design. Participants will observe the design process and get tips on how to design better characters
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This event is for anyone needing personalized assistance with character designs whether it be for puppetry or illustrations. Come with an idea, concept, or even a sketch, and professional designer/illustrator, Steve Troop will help you refine your idea into something fantastic! Designs may be provided on paper, or will be emailed to you after the workshop.
With an amazing cast of puppet characters & professional puppeteers to boot, you'll not want to miss watching or even participating in Puppet Karaoke. Bring a puppet, let loose & join in on the fun.
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Puppet Karaoke is a relaxed, fun evening where professional puppeteers, newbies, and everyone in between can put on a show together that you won't soon forget. Come to watch, or come to participate. Either way, you'll have a great time. I mean, just imagine a sandwich singing your favorite Hamilton song. Glorious. Some puppets will be provided, however we highly encourage you to bring your own--because GEERRRMSSS!
Pro puppet builders will discuss the various types of mouth-plate construction with methods and benefits of each. (That's the bit that the puppeteer holds onto inside a puppet.) Ask questions!
Play around with other puppeteers on-camera & get in some practice doing improv & camera work in a group-setting. Come to play or just to watch the fun, it's up to you! Bring a puppet!
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Extra time goofing around with an audience & watching seasoned pros perform is one of the best learning opportunities--but even if you're not interested in learning, it's great fun to watch puppeteers improvise with puppets on camera. Whether you choose to watch from the audience, or get up on stage alongside seasoned professionals, you won't regret spending your evening at Monitor playtime! Bring your own puppets or use ours. Bring a puppet!
Come connect with puppeteers from your area and around the country. Plus you can bring an unwanted puppet-themed item for the unwanted-puppet-stuff giveaway!
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We can't wait to reunite with our puppetry fam & meet new people at this year's puppeteer social! This is a time for human puppeteers & those interested in the art of puppetry to socialize, talk shop, & connect. Feel free to bring any current work you want to talk about & we'll do our ever popular, unwanted-puppet-stuff giveaway!
Learn how to use puppets with professional puppeteer, Stacey Gordon! Have fun making your own practice puppet and then learn how to bring it to life in this super fun and interactive workshop!
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This workshop is especially designed for kids and teens to learn how to puppeteer moving-mouth style puppets. Stacey Gordon has made & performed puppets for Mayfair Games, Etsy, The Phoenix Coyotes, and Barenaked Ladies (the band). Stacey has the honor of performing Julia on Sesame Street, and now she’s ready to teach and perform with you! Skills required: cutting paper with scissors, coloring, using tape and glue, holding your arm up for extended periods of time, isolating thumb movements (moving thumb separately from fingers)
Come sit and listen and let your imagination explore the wonder of some amazing stories. Professional voice actor Z. Briggs will read out loud some wonderful books making them fun and interactive!
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Z. Briggs, the voice of Foley from the Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends on Audible will read some amazing stories, making them fun and interactive. A wonderful family-friendly activity for your whole family to enjoy.