Verge Center for the Arts

This camp offers a fun, hands-on experience focusing on the art of shadow puppetry. Participants will learn the history and techniques of constructing shadow puppets using simple materials, as well as making small screens, background sceneries, and props. The camp will emphasize creative production, including developing dialogue, movement, and music with theatrical instruments.

The final stage involves creating and filming short performances. These films will be edited and possibly shared on YouTube. The camp experience also includes theatre games and movement exercises to enhance learning and creativity.

WHEN: July 6-10, 10-13 year olds

PRICE: MEMBER $325 GENERAL $375

INSTRUCTOR: Sean Powers

WHO: 10-13 year olds

Camp runs M-F from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Campers may be dropped off after 9:30am in the morning and picked up before 3:30pm. Staff will remain on site throughout drop-offs and pick-ups. Snacks are provided, but please send your camper with a cold lunch. Lunch is between 12-1 on site.

Automatic discounts applied for siblings. Contact education@vergecontemporary.org regarding potential scholarship opportunities!

About the Instructor 

Sean powers has been teaching and performing shadow puppets since 1996 self taught , his influences were the captivating artistry of the Indonesian puppetry in Bali and Java along with the shadow puppet work coming from china, shadow puppets are found all over the world in different forms but all have a common thread. The art is performed live and most times in a ceremonial manner using traditional open lamp

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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