Writing for Puppetry

Puppetry is an incredible vehicle for storytelling.

 

We get to invite our audience into an imaginary world where strange creatures exist and are completely believable. When there is no story it leaves an audience confused.

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As puppeteers we tend to focus on the quality of our puppetry and not quite enough on the stories we are bringing to life.

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Writing for Puppetry is an online workshop with video instruction, writing prompts and extra resources you can do at your own pace.

 

You learn a simple story formula to follow that will strengthen the storytelling in your puppetry - be it for the stage or screen, or just for you!

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Here's what's inside the workshop, broken into 3 lessons:

•  a simple formula for taking your characters - and audience - on a journey

• how to write characters that we fall in love with

• three common writing mistakes to avoid

• the types of puppetry that can get away with not telling a story 

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Plus a few bonuses:

• a playlist of videos that demonstrate great storytelling and puppetry

• recommended books on storytelling

• frequently asked questions from live versions of this course

• worksheets and writing exercises so you can get crackin'

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You'll walk away with an outline for your piece and a solid plan that makes your story tick and characters pop.

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Apply the workshop to a piece you're working on or start from scratch.

  

You will have the opportunity to workshop your piece for feedback in a LIVE zoom session on September 20, 2023 at 5pm PT. If you can't make it live, you'll receive the video. 

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All styles of puppetry and any skill level is welcome.

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