Founded in 2001 in order to perform an art form between
the lines. The theatre usually tours abroad with nonverbal
performances for adults using Oriental mysticism and holiness
in the shows. Workshops on making Turkish shadow puppets
and other puppet types are also available.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Duration:
40
minutes
Audience:
Adult
Audience
Size:
250-300
Puppet
Style:
Tabletop
Language(s):
Nonverbal
Stage
Size:
21'
x 21' x 21'
Stage
Size:(meters)
7m
x 7m x 7m
Personnel:
5
Video:
PAL
In Purgatory
Duration:
40
minutes
Audience:
Adult
Audience
Size:
300-500
Puppet
Style:
Human-sized puppets, marionettes
Language(s):
Nonverbal
Stage
Size:
21'
x 21' x 21'
Stage
Size:(meters)
7m
x 7m x 7m
Personnel:
4
Video:
PAL
Description:
The play represents the relationship between the puppets and their manipulators in such a space and time that their love - as something in between - meets the place between heaven and hell. The audience meets with sould in purgatory, their sins, and the two faces of God.
Making and Manipulating Shadow Puppets
Leaders:
Cagri Yilmaz Tandogan & Emre Tandogan
Duration:
3
days
Audience:
Children/Family/Adult
Max
Enrollment Range:
7
Puppet
Style/Skill Taught:
Turkish shadow puppets
Language(s):
English
Space
Size:
Large
room
Additional
Technical Requirements:
All
materials included
Personnel:
3
Description:
Participants will learn how to prepare leather and work with it in order to make shadow puppets. At the end of the workshop, they will have their own shadow figures. Contact for more information.
Making Marionettes
Leaders:
Cagri Yilmaz Tandogan & Emre Tandogan
Duration:
10
days
Audience:
Adult
Max
Enrollment Range:
5
Puppet
Style/Skill Taught:
Marionettes
Language(s):
English
Additional
Technical Requirements:
All
materials included
Personnel:
3
Description:
Participants will learn to make marionettes out of styrofoam and wood. They will work on carving and papier mache techniques as well as character design. Takes place in August. Contact for more information.
