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Object Puppetry Masterclass 2023<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Date:<\/strong>
\nMay \u2013 August, 8-10 weeks (Every Saturday)<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong>
\n10.00am – 1:00pm (Subject to changes)<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/strong>
\nTree House @ Paper Monkey Theatre
\nGoodman Arts Centre
\n90 Goodman Road, Blk B, #01-05
\nSingapore 439053<\/p>\n

No. of classes:<\/strong>
\n8 \u2013 10 sessions<\/p>\n

Course Fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fee: $450 for 10 sessions <\/span><\/p>\n

Early bird special: <\/span>Register by 30 April 2023 for 20% off ($360) <\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>$100 deposit <\/span>will be paid before class commences and returned after it ends. If 100% <\/span>attendance is not fulfilled without valid reason for absence, the deposit will be forfeited.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries:<\/strong>
\nFor any further enquiries, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

About Paper Monkey Puppetry Masterclass<\/h2>\n

Paper Monkey Masterclass started from the urgent need to address the dwindling number of puppeteers and artists who possesses puppetry skill sets in Singapore, which greatly places this art form at risk of losing its relevance.<\/p>\n

Our Masterclass seeks to provide foundational training for puppetry to arts practitioners, with a focus on it as a core discipline. It hopes to sustain its relevance by inspiring more practitioners to develop a love and deep passion for puppetry, and to encourage the production of more puppetry works thereafter, and for the future generations to gain access to this art form.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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It is a pity that many puppetry masters have passed. During the 60s & 70s, puppetry was at its peak. Today, people are surprised when they know that puppeteers still exist… Paper Monkey felt the need to have Masterclass so that we can pass on not just the traditional, but also modern techniques of puppetry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

Benjamin Ho<\/strong>, <\/span>Artistic Director of Paper Monkey Theatre <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What Can You Achieve?<\/h2>\n

The Masterclass focuses on a specific form of puppetry every year. <\/span><\/p>\n

This year, we are launching <\/span>classes for \u2018Object Puppetry\u2019. <\/span>There is wondrous liberation in Object Puppetry play. <\/span>\u00a0Any found object can become a puppet. Animators find the possibilities in movement, sound and <\/span><\/span><\/span>character for the object. A lightbulb becomes a \u201cgenius\u201d, a ribbon becomes a \u201cdancer\u201d, a cane <\/span>becomes \u201cauthority\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

Though performances may use full stage, many performances are presented on a tabletop with <\/span>one narrator-manipulator presenting all the \u201cobject-characters\u201d and with their own voice. The <\/span>metre space is transformed into the play\u2019s entire universe. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As abstraction is already implicit in the choice of an object as living\/talking\/performing, the genre <\/span><\/span>invites the audience into non-literal thinking. Metaphor, humour, and poetic thinking are evoked <\/span>by the genre. A little red book becomes \u201cChairman Mao\u201d, a miniature Statue of Liberty becomes <\/span>\u201cPresident Nixon\u201d and the two could meet to discuss world issues represented by a map of <\/span>continents with statistics. <\/span>Performers may present with a simple set of objects in the open air <\/span>public space or within enclosed spaces which can host more elaborate designs which mix <\/span>objects, shadows, projections, lights and sound. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Masterclass Participants will sit through 10 lessons with a mix of theory and practical <\/span>sessions that introduces its history, manipulation techniques, logic and skills of puppet building <\/span>and making, as well as movement planning. For a holistic learning experience, participants will <\/span>have a chance to practically apply their skills acquired during the masterclass through <\/span>participating in a Paper Monkey\u2019s main season festival \u201cNo Strings Attached\u201d happening in <\/span>December 2023 (subject to changes). <\/span>Participants will receive a separate agreement for their participation in a main festival showcase. <\/span>Outstanding participants will also be selected for apprenticeship with Paper Monkey for a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements<\/h2>\n

Interested applicants need not have experience in puppetry, however, should have at least 2 <\/span>years of relevant performing arts or theatre training, as well as a deep passion for the <\/span>performing arts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please still write-in to us if you do not have the aforementioned experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Application<\/h2>\n

Interested applicants may email your CV + letter of interest to us<\/a>. We will contact you shortly for an interview.
\nA letter of agreement will be issued to masterclass participants upon successful application.
\nA total of 8 \u2013 10 applicants will be selected to participate in Masterclass 2022.<\/p>\n

Application Process<\/h2>\n

1st April 2023: Application opens
\n5th May 2023: Application closes, interview + selection
\n12th – 19th May 2023: Successful applicants will be contacted
\n27th May 2023: Masterclass commences<\/p>\n

Course Fee<\/h2>\n
Fee: $450 for 10 sessions <\/span><\/div>\n
Early bird special: Register by 30 April 2023 for 20% off ($360) <\/span><\/div>\n
A <\/span>$100 deposit <\/span>will be paid before class commences and returned after it ends. If 100% <\/span>attendance is not fulfilled without valid reason for absence, the deposit will be forfeited.<\/span><\/div>\n

Tentative Programme Outline and Schedule<\/h2>\n

Participants should be committed to make themselves available, particularly during the masterclass training period from week 1 \u2013 10. The number of classes (8 \u2013 10 sessions) are subjected to changes based on the pace, progress and the needs of the participants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Week<\/th>\nDate<\/th>\nKey Activity<\/th>\nRemarks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\n27 May<\/td>\nIntroduction to Object Puppetry<\/p>\n

– Three Kinds<\/td>\n

Masterclass \u2013 Compulsory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n10 Jun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n17 Jun<\/td>\nHand Puppet Manipulation
\n– Hand Stretches-Discovering objects- Basic Object Puppetry Manipulation Techniques<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n24 Jun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n1 Jul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n8 Jul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n15 Jul<\/td>\nDesigning and Building Puppets<\/p>\n

Story-telling with the puppets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8<\/td>\n22 Jul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n29 Jul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n5 Aug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11 – 13<\/td>\nRest<\/td>\nRest<\/td>\nMain Season Production<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14-17<\/td>\nJuly<\/td>\nProduction Rehearsals
\nChinese Diction Classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18-19<\/td>\nRest<\/td>\nRest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20-21<\/td>\nMid-End Aug<\/td>\nProduction Rehearsal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nEarly Sept<\/td>\nShow Dates TBC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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About The Instructor<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Benjamin Ho had a long history with the arts and puppetry. He was trained by the late Li Bo Fen, China’s acclaimed puppet artist. Besides his role as the artistic director of a children\u2019s puppetry company Paper Monkey Theatre, he is also currently the president of UNIMA SG (United Nation of International Marionette Association).<\/p>\n

As an arts educator, Benjamin Ho created an avenue where the young of today can understand and enjoy the rich cultures of Asia through puppetry. He has shared his great love with local audience through many productions with companies, such as TheatreWorks, The Theatre Practice, The Finger Players, Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble, The Necessary Stage, W!ld Rice and Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Troupe; and audience abroad through participation of various puppetry festivals in Asia and Europe.<\/p>\n

In 2017, his production \u2013 The Magic Lantern<\/em> was awarded the Best Production for the Young by 2017 M1-The Straits Times Life Theatre Award.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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