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Rod Puppet Construction 101
Mr. McFeely Remembers: A Tribute to Fred Rogers
Leslie Carrara-Rudolph's Character Development Workshop
Brian Selznick: Drawing Back the Curtains
Turning History into Puppetry
Magical Moonshine Theatre: A Retrospective
Bringing 2D Design into the 3D World
Presented by David Newell of Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, Sep 10, 2010: 8-9pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Join David Newell in character as Mr. McFeely, the iconic mailman from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood (1968-2001), as he looks back at his career on the popular PBS children’s show. In this very special tribute, Newell will share images, video clips, and memories of working with the show’s host and lead puppeteer Fred Rogers for over 30 years.
Bring you camera to take your photo with Mr. McFeely
after the presentation! Be sure to tag your photos on Flickr!
 Click HERE to watch a click from, Speedy Delivery, a documentary about Mr. McFeely! Use: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLHLZNFm_r8
Cost: $10; $5 for Members
Location: Mainstage Theater
Bring a sweater to donate to the
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
During the Sweater Drive, members of the community are asked to donate new or gently worn children’s sweaters to benefit the Children’s Restoration Network, which supports homeless children in shelters and group homes. Mr. Rogers’-inspired sweater collection boxes will be located at the Georgia State University College of Education building from August 5 through September 10th and at the Center for Puppetry Arts from September 10 through the end of the month. Sweater donations can also be made at the Atlantic Station Artist’s Market on September 11 and 18 between 11am and 3pm; those who donate a sweater at this location will not only be helping out a child in need, they’ll also receive discount coupons from Atlantic Station retailers as well as a coupon to come see a show at the Center!
Benefits:
The Children’s Restoration Network Project One on One will be the recipient of the sweaters collected to support homeless children in shelters and group homes.
A Partnership Between:
Center for Puppetry Arts
College of Education Alumni Association
Atlantic Station
ABOUT MR. ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD:
There’s a warm, home-spun quality about Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, not just in Fred Rogers’ welcoming manner, but in the closet full of sweaters on the cozy living room set, a fashion statement that has come to mean, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Each of Fred Rogers’ legendary sweaters was knitted by his mother, Nancy McFeely Rogers, who would knit a dozen sweaters each year and give them to family and close friends at Christmas time. Fred Rogers decided to put on a sweater and change into sneakers as a way to set the tone for a comfortable visit and help children settle in for his half-hour program. One of his sweaters is now on display at the Smithsonian Institute.
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood continues to broadcast on PBS stations around the country, now holding the title of the longest running program on PBS. Beloved by children, parents, and educators, Fred Rogers’ unique approach to using television has been revolutionary in the industry. The pace of the neighborhood series, which gives viewers time to reflect and comprehend, is more important for today’s children than ever. As TV Guide stated, “TV is all about coveting, but Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood was about appreciating what you already have, about caring for others, and about seeing the best in them.”
Family Communications, Inc., the Pittsburgh, PA-based non-profit corporation, was founded in 1971 by Fred Rogers. The company continues to carry on his legacy through developing a wide range of materials for young children, their families, and the professionals who support them. Learn more about Family Communications at www.fci.org and www.pbs.org/rogers.
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Taught by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph of Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, Sep 16, 2010: 7-10pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Join Emmy-nominated actress, singer, puppeteer, and voice-over artist Leslie Carrara-Rudolph for an exciting three-hour workshop designed to help participants find new ways to tap into their own natural resources to discover a wealth of characters. Explore improv exercises, vocal techniques, script development and different approaches to performing with puppets. Bring an open mind, an open heart, and an open book because you will be writing. Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is the puppeteer behind Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street™.
Cost: $25; $20 for Members
Location: Education Classroom, Third Floor; Limit 20
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Presented by Brian Selznick of New York, NY
Saturday, Sep 24, 2010: 8-9pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Join Caldecott Medal winning children’s book author/illustrator Brian Selznick for a special video presentation and discussion of three of his toy theatre pieces: The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, The Christine Jorgensen Story, and Live Oak, With Moss, which is about
the poet Walt Whitman. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Selznick draws back the curtain to reveal the connections between his love of the theater and his work as an author, visual artist, and puppeteer.
Cost: $10; $5 for Members
Location: Mainstage Theater
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Presented by Andrew Kim and Kathy Bradley of
Thingumajig Theatre, West Yorkshire, England
Saturday, Feb 19, 2011: 11am - 1pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Using the poignant A November Day as a model, Thingumajig Theatre directors will talk through their process of research, collection of true stories, and how they transformed them into a dynamic, entertaining puppet play. Participants will also be able to practice these techniques through hands-on examples of turning stories into proposed puppet plays. Co-founders Korean-American puppet and mask artist Andrew Kim and British actor/musician Kathy Bradley bring together a wealth of experience to produce work that is unexpected, evocative, and thoroughly fun.
Cost: $25; $20 for Members
Location: Downstairs Theater
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Presented by Valerie and Michael Nelson of Vallejo, CA
Thursday, Mar 3, 2011: 7-8:30pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Join renowned puppetry artists Michael and Valerie Nelson for a look back at their 30+ year history of making magic on the puppet stage. Founded in 1979, Magical Moonshine Theatre’s work has been seen coast to coast in the U.S., as well as internationally, with performances
in 15 countries in 8 different languages. Come learn about how Magical Moonshine Theatre rose up through the ranks to become an award-winning, multilingual touring company with shows that delight both family and adult audiences around the world.
Cost: $10; $5 for Members
Location: Downstairs Theater
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Taught by Jason von Hinezmeyer, Resident Puppet Builder,
Center for Puppetry Arts
Thursday, Mar 24, 2011: 7-9pm
Recommended for ages 14+
Join the Center’s Resident Puppet Builder, Jason von Hinezmeyer, for a hands-on workshop that introduces several ways of taking a drawn design and turning it into a dimensional puppet. You’ll explore methods and short cuts for sculpting, carving, and patterning puppets of any type. You will start with a design and go through several different media to arrive at what can be used as a rod puppet, hand puppet, marionette, mask, or even an oversized parade puppet.
Cost: $25; $20 for Members (fee includes all materials)
Location: Education Classroom, Third Floor
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