Play around with other puppeteers on-camera & get in some practice in a group-setting. Come to play or to watch the fun, it's up to you! Bring a puppet!
Description:
Extra time goofing around with an audience & watching seasoned pros perform is one of the best learning opportunities--but even if you're not interested in learning, it's great fun to watch puppeteers improvise with puppets on camera. Whether you choose to watch from the audience, or get up on stage alongside seasoned professionals, you won't regret spending your evening at Monitor playtime! Bring your own puppets or use ours. Bring a puppet!
Take your puppeteering skills to the next level with video puppetry with Stacey Gordon. Improve your skills for video puppeteering, ask questions, get feedback. Bring a puppet if you can!
Description:
Take your puppeteering skills to the next level in this lovely workshop, led by Sesame Street performer, Stacey Gordon. Participants will get to work on their video puppeteering skills, ask questions, get feedback, and have just a stinkin’ good time. We'll be socially distanced and we'll have multiple stations open for you to get the most screen time & practice in that you can.
Puppets Unstuffed: Turning A Plush Toy into A Puppet
Summary:
Bring in a plush toy and let seasoned professional, Kimberly Baerg, teach you how to hack it into a moving-mouth puppet. All you need to supply is a plush toy with a head big enough for your hand.
Start your morning right with China’s secret to health and wellness! Qigong practice combines breath and movement to release stress and energize your body while stimulating your immune system.
Start your morning right with China’s secret to health and wellness! Qigong practice combines breath and movement to release stress and energize your body while stimulating your immune system.
If you made a puppet head with us on Friday, learn how to cover it like the pros on Saturday! Didn't get to take Friday's workshop? No problem! We'll have stunt-doubles for you to cover instead.
Description:
Participants will learn to sew fabric over a puppet head or puppet-head-substitute. Please be aware that you'll need to be able to see very small needles and thread. You'll be taught how to thread a needle, but you'll need to be able to see it, so be sure you bring your readers or a magnifying glass, or monocle if needed.
A 2-hour immersive storytelling and writing seminar by Satine Phoenix who will walk you through crafting your own story utilizing the same techniques she uses for Livestream Games and Scriptwriting.
Description:
A 2-hour immersive storytelling and writing seminar by Satine Phoenix, former DnD Community Manager & host of Game Master Tips on Geek and Sundry. Satine will walk you through the stages of storytelling and help you craft your own story utilizing her specific creative style and the same techniques used for Livestream Games and Scriptwriting. You will walk away with efficient writing and roleplaying skills that will level you up as a storyteller! Bring a notepad & writing utensils. By the end of this workshop, you'll hopefully have a fully fleshed out game to run over the weekend or with friends at home.
Prepare for a long day of adventuring with Tai Chi. Known for its health and relaxation benefits, Tai Chi is a great way to start the day and keep your immune system strong.