Artist
in Residence
For a more in-depth look at puppetry, we offer a three-day
residency package which is ideal for first through fifth grade children.
Two puppeteers come to your school or location and teach four classes
of up to twenty-four children each day. In addition to the basics
of creating and performing a puppet production, children learn art
appreciation, exercise speaking skills, build self-esteem and much,
much more.
| Day One: Each child picks a character for
a chosen story -- you can choose (tie it in with a lesson plan
perhaps), we can choose, or we cal let the kids choose. We practice
our puppet voices (the louder, the sillier, the better). The
puppeteers help the children with their characters' lines for
the script. We end the day with a read-through of the play. |
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Day Two: With the puppeteers' guidance,
the children construct a simple puppet of their character. (We
make it sound so easy!) |
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| Day Three: The big day! After a dress rehearsal
behind the puppet stage, the children perform their production
for their classmates. |
What you need to know
- The residency program is available Monday through Friday, year
round. A traveling expense may be added to schools beyond 50 miles
from Columbia, SC.
- Puppeteers will arrive approximately 1/2 hour before start time
to setup and will need a classroom with cleared desks (preferably
art tables) and access to an electrical outlet.
- Puppeteers need 15 minutes between classes to prepare for the
next group and will spend approximately 45 minutes with each class.
- As a final treat, we will gladly bring a traveling show at a special reduced rate.
If you would like to book one of our wonderful artists-in-residence
program, please call 803-252-7366 or e-mail PuppetGnomes@msn.com
and include the following information:
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- the first and last name of contact person
- school or organization
- physical address (with zip code) where the residency will
be held
- daytime and evening telephone number (with area code)
- email address
- age/grade level and size of each group
- three possible dates and times for the residency program
- any special needs your group may have
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Upon booking, we will send you two copies of your contract. If you do not receive
this contract within ten days, please call 803-252-7366 or email
PuppetGnomes@msn.com.
Sign and return one copy of the contract to the theatre with your
reservation fee. The other copy is for your files. Reservations
will NOT be confirmed until the signed contract is received. It
is due within two weeks of booking to guarantee space and availability.
Cost
Since programs very greatly, please contact us for pricing. |
