Want to hire a member for an in-person or live virtual workshop? Scroll down for a (growing) list of available workshops or reach any individual member through Meet Our Artists. Want to learn on your own schedule? Check out the prerecorded workshop offerings!
Venus-Tyane' Kuya
Live
What’s your secret sauce? Stand out by bringing your unique flavor to your character! In this lively workshop, we’ll explore your personal story and craft one-of-a-kind, authentic characters full of creativity and heart!
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
This fun workshop for performers of ALL levels and experiences will share vocal warm-ups that increase range and articulation and activities and tips to find character voices. Also a terrific session for puppetry-focused vocal flexibility and fun!
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
We’ll use simple, effective collaborative (Bunraku-inspired) puppets in ensemble performance and enjoy playful discovery of breath, gravity and focus. A terrific team-building workshop for all ages--including adult/corporate groups!
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
Find ways to use our one-of-a-kind bodies to make theatre with our castmates. We'll explore "best of" techniques that are inspired by Dell'Arte, LeCoq, Laban, Simple Clown, Spolin and Boal. Maskwork can be added as well!
Venus-Tyane' Kuya
Live
Dive into Devised Theatre! In this playful workshop, you'll collaborate, imagine and invent a script from scratch. Unleash your creativity, mix ideas and watch your story come to life—no experience required, just a love for fun and collaboration!
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
Open new doors to creativity and inclusivity! Understand the WHEN and WHY of powerful puppetry, learn about cultural inspirations of the five basic styles, dive into fun actor-to-puppeteer exercises and discover the basics of puppet performance.
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
We'll have fun with vocal and physical warm-ups, character-building activities, theatre basics, ensemble work and much more. Fabulous for after-school programs, intro to theatre classes and team-building sessions!
Venus-Tyane' Kuya
Live
Step into the world of Foley! In this hands-on workshop, you'll use everyday objects to create unique sound effects that bring stories to life. Explore how sound becomes a character, and unleash your creativity in a new dimension of storytelling!
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
Private lessons are available in puppetry, theatre movement and character development.
Venus-Tyane' Kuya
Live
What’s better than a delicious treat? A fantastic ensemble! Join us for a fun workshop where each team member’s unique talents are the key ingredients. Like chocolate-covered strawberries, every contribution adds something special.
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
Customized, in-depth support is available for puppet design, puppet blocking, puppet manipulation, theatre and actor movement, theatre devising, character development and audition prep.
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
A deeper dive into “Avenue Q” style puppets! An overview of basics + techniques and tips that bring to life the type of puppets that live on this stage street. Perfect for anyone who's inspired by or interested in "Muppet-style" puppetry.
Aretta Baumgartner
Live
Learn about puppets from all over the world, dive into fun actor-to-puppeteer exercises and discover the basics needed to bring ANY puppet to life! Perfect as an introduction to puppetry for all ages and all experience levels.