The New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival is BRINGING BACK the popular workshop series for the public on the fundamentals of GIANT PUPPETRY! Participants will be guided by master puppeteers Pandora Gastelum, Sierra Kay and Elizabeth Seleen through a design and production process that focuses on relating narrative concepts through objects and images. Students will learn the practical skills of producing large scale, moving puppets and ultimately how to manipulate these puppets in the context of a procession. Workshop goals: to answer the prompts- Why are giant puppets effective as tools for pageantry and protest? How can we work together to address communal concerns and express concepts of healing and innovation through giant puppetry? To understand the fundamentals of giant puppet construction. What are some approaches to building a giant puppet and how can we do it affordably? To build a team of giant puppets for procession. 

Our Theme: Dream It, Be It!

Workshop Dates: MONDAYS from 5 to 9p Jan 12th At The Mudlark Public Theatre

Jan 19th At Beanlandia

Jan 26th At Beanlandia

Feb 2nd At Beanlandia

Feb 9th At Beanlandia

Our creations will STAR in the Dream It, Be It Parade at The 12th Annual New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival SUNDAY APRIL 12th from 12p to 2p- Line up at Plessy Park

Email neworleansgiantpuppetfestival@gmail.com today to save your space.