In this class, participants will learn the basics of puppetry, ranging from using their hands as puppets, to using found objects as puppets, and finally, to building their own! Techniques learned will include how to make a puppet breathe, how to move a puppet’s mouth properly, and how to create an original character with a unique voice and personality. Participants will get the chance to breathe life into a puppet they make from scratch, welcoming a new character into the room!
Limited to 16 students.
MEET THE TEACHING ARTIST
Lucas Pinner
LUCAS PINNER is an actor, fight choreographer and teaching artist who graduated from Kean University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. He has worked with many theatres and schools across New Jersey; devising original work, directing, teaching improvisation, stage combat and acting techniques. For many years, Lucas taught as a STEM Teaching Artist, working with students to combine science, technology, engineering and math with the arts in order to create original costumes, sets, sound effects and props for their performances. He is thrilled to be working with Two River Theater this summer!