Contact:
Eric Bornstein
Phone: 617-417-4961
Email:behindthemask@msn.com
6 Campbell Park Place, Private Way • Somerville,
MA 02144 Website:behindthemask.org
Outstanding mask theatre and mask making/puppetry workshops/residencies.
Suitable for all ages. See website for more information.
3 Cats of Venice
Duration:
40
minutes + talkback
Audience:
Children/Family
Audience
Size:
100-200
Puppet
Style:
Oversized masks and shadow puppets
Language(s):
English with some Italian
Stage
Size:
20' x 15' x 12'
Personnel:
6
Description:
Set in the splendor of Venice, three cats and one mouse, joined by their love of music, come together to save a young musical prodigy. These unlikely friends learn how love of art can transcend class, appearance, and even species! This delightful story is presented with original masks and music and is suitable for all ages. Please contact us for additional show listings.
Mask Making: Intro to Free Building
Leader:
Eric Bornstein
Duration:
(5) 2 hour classes
Audience:
Children/Family/Adult
Max
Enrollment Range:
12-50
Puppet
Style/Skill Taught:
Mask making without clay/plaster casting
Language(s):
English
Technical Requirements:
Tables, water source
Personnel:
1 per 10 students
Description:
Learn to create your mask using everyday materials! Course includes techniques of "free building," allowing your face/helmet mask to be any size or shape. Course will guide you through designing and constructing your own mask using creative problem solving and a variety of simple materials. Bring a smock. Please contact us for additional class/workshop listings.
