Summer 2026 Puppetry Workshop:
Shadow Puppetry 1 (Level 1)

Shadow Puppetry 1 (Level 1)
with Chinese Theatre Works

Shadow Puppetry 1 is an introduction to the form for the beginning puppeteer. Students will create a desktop shadow theater, build and create basic shadow figures and environments and devise their own short pieces with music or text. An overview of world shadow puppetry traditions is included as well as an introduction to light sources and fabrication. The course makes use of basic materials including home recyclables.