Artist
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2024 Partner < Hybrid Creation and Movement >
First Half of 2024 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 1, 2024 (Monday) – April 12, 2024 (Thursday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
- Theme: Production and Movement of Hybrids
Class Content
1) Introduction to and Understanding of Hybrid Puppets
2) Understanding Hybrid Materials
3) Creating Hybrid Puppets
4) Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets
5) Advanced Improvisation Performance
6) Group Presentations
2) Understanding Hybrid Materials
3) Creating Hybrid Puppets
4) Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets
5) Advanced Improvisation Performance
6) Group Presentations
Instructor Group Introduction
Puppet Theatre(人形劇団むすび座, 인형극단 무수비자)
- Puppet Theatre Musubi-za was established in 1967 and is the Tokai region's first professional puppet theater with a history of 57 years.
- The theater's name, which means "to tie people together" or "to connect hearts," reflects its mission of bringing people together through puppet theater. Its slogan, "Bringing children together and connecting people," represents its commitment to performing puppet theater close to children's lives.
- The theater aims to popularize puppet theater further through the production of adult puppet shows, international exchanges, puppet theater guidance, and lectures at short-term colleges.
- The theater's name, which means "to tie people together" or "to connect hearts," reflects its mission of bringing people together through puppet theater. Its slogan, "Bringing children together and connecting people," represents its commitment to performing puppet theater close to children's lives.
- The theater aims to popularize puppet theater further through the production of adult puppet shows, international exchanges, puppet theater guidance, and lectures at short-term colleges.
Instructors: Masanori Kotsugi, Masao Oono, Akiko Yoshida
Curriculum
| Time | Session 1(4.1) | Session 2(4.2) | Session 3(4.3) | Session 4(4.4) | Session 5(4.5) |
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| 10:00 ~ 12:30 |
Orientation for Puppet Theatre Academy
Academy Introduction and Schedule Overview
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Understanding Hybrid Materials
Creating Hybrid Puppets 1
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Creating Hybrid Puppets 2
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Creating Hybrid Puppets 3
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Creating Hybrid Puppets 4
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| 14:00 ~ 17:00 |
Introduction and Understanding of Hybrid Puppets
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| 시간 | Session 6(4.8) | Session 7(4.9) | Session 8(4.10) | Session 9(4.11) | Session 10(4.12) |
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| 10:00 ~ 12:30 |
Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets1
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Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets2
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Advanced Improvisation Performance1
Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets
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Advanced Improvisation Performance2
Exploring Expression with Hybrid Puppets
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Group Presentations Wrap-Up
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| 14:00 ~ 17:00 |
Some class contents may change.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2023 Partner < Baek Ji-yeon, Lee Hyo-won, Park Hye-ryeon , Kim Eun-ha >
First Half of 2023 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 3, 2023 – April 14, 2023
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Coco, Bau Theater
- Theme: Special Lecture on Art Therapy and Counseling, Principles and Techniques of Psychology
Class Content
1) Basic Course in Psychological Counseling and Art Therapy
Instructor Profile
Baek Ji-yeon (Basic Art Therapy, Photo Therapy Workshop)
- Ph.D. in Education (Specializing in Counseling Psychology)
- Board Member/Supervisor of the Korean Association for Art Therapy, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist
- Australian Nationally Accredited Art Therapist, Director of the Korean Media Therapy Institute
- Board Member/Supervisor of the Korean Association for Art Therapy, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist
- Australian Nationally Accredited Art Therapist, Director of the Korean Media Therapy Institute
Lee Hyo-won (Drama Therapy Workshop)
- Completed Ph.D. in Theater Studies at Dongguk University Graduate School
- Art Psychotherapy Counselor, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist
- Director of the Institute for Theater and Growth, Supervisor of GS Caltex Mind Toktok Classroom Healing
- Art Psychotherapy Counselor, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist
- Director of the Institute for Theater and Growth, Supervisor of GS Caltex Mind Toktok Classroom Healing
Park Hye-ryeon (Self-Case Study)
- Completed Ph.D. coursework in Social Welfare at Seoul National University
- Researcher at the Correctional Welfare Research Institute
- Currently preparing a doctoral dissertation on "Self-Case Study“
- Researcher at the Correctional Welfare Research Institute
- Currently preparing a doctoral dissertation on "Self-Case Study“
Kim Eun-ha(Basic Psychological Counseling, Counseling Techniques)
- Ph.D. in Educational Counseling from the Department of Education, Seoul National University
- Professor of Counseling Psychology at Dankook University, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist, Level 1 Certified Professional Counselor
- President-Elect of the Korean Gestalt Counseling Psychology Association, Supervisor for Film and Media Therapy
- Professor of Counseling Psychology at Dankook University, Level 1 Certified Counseling Psychologist, Level 1 Certified Professional Counselor
- President-Elect of the Korean Gestalt Counseling Psychology Association, Supervisor for Film and Media Therapy
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2022 Partner
First Half of 2022 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 18, 2022 – April 29, 2022
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Andrea markovits, Polo Fernandez의 Puppet therapy
Class Content
1) Puppet Therapy Basic Course
Instructor Profile
Andrea Markovits(Chile)
- Affiliated with the UNIMA (International Puppetry Association under UNESCO) Commission for Education, Development, and Therapy.
- Andrea Markovits trained at a puppetry school in Tel Aviv, Israel, and in 2010, she became the director of the Israeli puppet theater company Puppet In Transit. She is also a co-founder of Muñecoterapia Chile, an institution dedicated to puppet therapy education
- Andrea Markovits trained at a puppetry school in Tel Aviv, Israel, and in 2010, she became the director of the Israeli puppet theater company Puppet In Transit. She is also a co-founder of Muñecoterapia Chile, an institution dedicated to puppet therapy education
Polo Fernandez(Chile)
- Polo Fernandez is the co-founder of Puppet In Transit in Israel and the puppet-making manager at Muñecoterapia Chile.
Second Half of 2022 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 07, 2022 – November 18, 2022
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater coco Theater
- Theme: Andrea markovits, Polo Fernandez의 Puppet therapy
Class Content
1) Advanced Puppet Therapy Course
Instructor Profile
Andrea Markovits(Chile)
- Affiliated with the UNIMA (International Puppetry Association under UNESCO) Commission for Education, Development, and Therapy.
- Andrea Markovits trained at a puppetry school in Tel Aviv, Israel, and in 2010, she became the director of the Israeli puppet theater company Puppet In Transit. She is also a co-founder of Muñecoterapia Chile, an institution dedicated to puppet therapy education.
- Andrea Markovits trained at a puppetry school in Tel Aviv, Israel, and in 2010, she became the director of the Israeli puppet theater company Puppet In Transit. She is also a co-founder of Muñecoterapia Chile, an institution dedicated to puppet therapy education.
Polo Fernandez(Chile)
- Polo Fernandez is the co-founder of Puppet In Transit in Israel and the puppet-making manager at Muñecoterapia Chile.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2021 Partner < Film Studio Noon >
First Half of 2021 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 19, 2021 (Monday) – April 30, 2021 (Friday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
- Theme: Puppetry X Film
Class Content
1) Understanding Film
- Angles and shot sizes, Editing language, Understanding camera operation, Advanced visual language and storyboard creation.
2) Editing Practice
- Understanding editing software, Input/output practice, Sequential editing practice, Visual effects, Subtitle insertion, Sound adjustment practice
3) Group Performance and Film Production & Presentation
- Angles and shot sizes, Editing language, Understanding camera operation, Advanced visual language and storyboard creation.
2) Editing Practice
- Understanding editing software, Input/output practice, Sequential editing practice, Visual effects, Subtitle insertion, Sound adjustment practice
3) Group Performance and Film Production & Presentation
Partner Profile
Film Studio Noon
Film Studio Noon Co., Ltd. is dedicated to supporting the continuous creative activities of filmmakers and video professionals by connecting them with video work opportunities and fostering a fair production environment. The company aims to contribute to solving social issues and enhancing sustainability for organizations through film and video.
Based on this mission, Film Studio Noon has broadened the understanding of stage performance arts and video through various projects, including the production of performance videos like My Story Becomes a Play. The company has also conducted diverse video education programs, such as Weekend Film Production School and 99-Second Film Workshop, enabling non-professionals and general citizens to create videos based on their own stories.
Second Half of 2021 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 8, 2021 – November 19, 2021
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater
- Theme: Advanced Techniques for Video Adaptation of Stage Arts
Class Content
1) Puppet Therapy Basic Course
Partner Profile
Film Studio Noon
Film Studio Noon Co., Ltd. is dedicated to supporting the continuous creative activities of filmmakers and video professionals by connecting them with video work opportunities and fostering a fair production environment. The company aims to contribute to solving social issues and enhancing sustainability for organizations through film and video.
Based on this mission, Film Studio Noon has broadened the understanding of stage performance arts and video through various projects, including the production of performance videos like My Story Becomes a Play. The company has also conducted diverse video education programs, such as Weekend Film Production School and 99-Second Film Workshop, enabling non-professionals and general citizens to create videos based on their own stories.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2020 Partner < Lee Byung-hoon, Yu Jin-woo, Ryu Mi >
Second Half of 2020 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 11, 2020(Monday) – November 27, 2020(Friday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Form, Image, Wave
Class Content
1) Concept for Exploring New Possibilities in Object Puppetry
2) Training in Performance Techniques
From understanding dramatic language to physical training and vocal exercises for actors.
2) Training in Performance Techniques
From understanding dramatic language to physical training and vocal exercises for actors.
Instructor Profile
Lee Byung-hoon (Artistic Director, Director)
Current: Theater Programmer for the Seoul International Performing Arts Festival
Yu Jin-woo (Specialist in Physical Movement)
Former: Artistic Director of Farm Theatre
Former: Professor at École Jacques Lecoq, France
Former: Professor at École Jacques Lecoq, France
Ryu Mi (Voice Specialist)
Completed a Master’s in Voice Studies at the University of London
Current: Visiting Professor at Hongik University Graduate School of Performing Arts
Current: Adjunct Professor in the Department of Acting Arts at Sungkyunkwan University
Current: Visiting Professor at Hongik University Graduate School of Performing Arts
Current: Adjunct Professor in the Department of Acting Arts at Sungkyunkwan University
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2019 Partner < Teatro Gioco Vita >
First Half of 2019 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 15, 2019(Monday) – April 25, 2019(Thursday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: The Alphabet of Shadow
Class Content
1) Understanding Shadows
2) Basic Elements of Shadow Puppetry
3) Gioco Vita Theory
4) Shadow Puppet Creation and Presentation
2) Basic Elements of Shadow Puppetry
3) Gioco Vita Theory
4) Shadow Puppet Creation and Presentation
Instructor Profile
Fabrizio Montecchi
Born in Italy in 1960, Fabrizio Montecchi studied visual arts and architecture and is now a director and stage designer. He began his career with Gioco Vita in 1977, contributing significantly to the development of contemporary shadow puppetry. Between 1978 and 1985, he participated in numerous works as a shadow puppeteer, creator, and assistant director. His first directing experience in 1985 led him to focus entirely on directing and stage design for shadow puppetry. Since 1994, he has collaborated with prominent companies like Huriaruuth Dance Company and currently serves as a professor of shadow puppetry at ESNAM (Ecole Supérieure Nationale des Arts de la Marionnette).
Second Half of 2019 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: ovember 5, 2019(Tuesday) – November 15, 2019(Friday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Shadow Figures
Class Content
1) Introduction to Shadow Puppetry
2) Shadow Puppetry Theory
3) Shadow Puppets and New 3D Perspectives - Exploring objects, masks, and costumes
4) Shadow Puppet Creation and Presentation
2) Shadow Puppetry Theory
3) Shadow Puppets and New 3D Perspectives - Exploring objects, masks, and costumes
4) Shadow Puppet Creation and Presentation
Instructor Profile
Nicoletta Garioni
Born in 1967 in Piacenza, Nicoletta Garioni graduated in Fine Arts from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1994, she has been involved in the production and education of shadow puppetry, collaborating with Gioco Vita. Since 1996, she has worked as a performance animator, consistently participating in the creation of shadow puppet theater productions, having produced over 20 works to date. Since 2012, she has been a curator for an international research program for puppeteers, actors, designers, and directors. She lectures on various topics including shadows, visual arts, and music.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2018 First Half Partner < Noriyuki Sawa >
First Half of 2018 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 2, 2018(Monday) – April 20, 2018(Friday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Puppets, Objects, and Movement - Advancing Performing Arts Through Puppetry
Class Content
1) Concepts of Puppetry and Puppet Movement
2) Group Training on Movement with Objects, Light, Shadows, and Puppets
3) The Role of the Actor Through Objects
4) Creation and Presentation
2) Group Training on Movement with Objects, Light, Shadows, and Puppets
3) The Role of the Actor Through Objects
4) Creation and Presentation
Instructor Profile
Noriyuki SAWA
Noriyuki Sawa began his career in Europe in 1992, selected by Japan’s Ministry of Culture. He currently splits his time between Japan and the Czech Republic. He participates in various festivals across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. every year. His works are inspired by classic literature, including Shakespeare and Chekhov, as well as Japanese legends like Kaguya, Ninja, and the fisherman Urashima. All his performances are non-verbal, utilizing puppets, masks, movement, and music. Sawa has lectured and conducted workshops at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the London School of Puppetry. He was awarded the Franz Kafka Prize in 1999.
2018 Second Half Partner < Compagnie Philippe Genty >
Second Half of 2018 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 5, 2018(Monday) – November 17, 2018(Saturday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Body Puppetry
Class Content
1) Body Awareness Through Movement
2) Puppetry Using the Body
3) Breathing Life into Objects Using Discarded Items
2) Puppetry Using the Body
3) Breathing Life into Objects Using Discarded Items
Instructor Profile
Simon T Rann
Simon T Rann initially gained recognition through street performances in Australia and is now based in France, working internationally. He engages in various artistic genres including film, TV, theater, puppetry, clowning, juggling, magic, and mime, with a focus on performances for children. As a director with the Philippe Genty Company, he creates works and conducts workshops around the world.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2017 Partner < Compagnie Philippe Genty >
상반기 전문가 아카데미
Overview
- Dates: March 27, 2017 (Monday) – April 8, 2017 (Saturday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Bridging the Gap Between Movement and Stillness – Movement, Paper, and Puppetry
Class Content
1) Basic Manipulation of Philippe Genty Company Puppets and Table Puppets
2) Dynamics of Brown Packing Paper
3) Relationship Between Actors and Groups
4) Stage Balance
5) Creation and Presentation
2) Dynamics of Brown Packing Paper
3) Relationship Between Actors and Groups
4) Stage Balance
5) Creation and Presentation
Instructor Profile
Eric de Sarria
Eric de Sarria has been an actor with the Philippe Genty Company since 1988, receiving training in visual theater utilizing puppets and objects. He has toured globally with performances such as Drifting (1989–2002) and Dedalus (1998–2000), and is currently touring with Zigmund Follies (2000–present). He also conducts workshops on visual theater and puppet manipulation in France, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, and other countries. Additionally, he directs and performs works for children, including those by Henri Michaux, and has experience as a clown in circus and street performances. In recent years, he has been assisting Philippe Genty with new works and workshops.
Second Half of 2017 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 13, 2017 (Monday) – November 25, 2017 (Saturday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Bridging the Gap Between Stillness and Movement – Advanced Course on Creative Expression and Spatial Awareness
Class Content
1) Exploring Puppet Movement
2) Creating Portraits Using Objects and Materials
3) Blocking Visual Input to Enhance Spatial Awareness
4) Relationship Between Individuals and Groups
2) Creating Portraits Using Objects and Materials
3) Blocking Visual Input to Enhance Spatial Awareness
4) Relationship Between Individuals and Groups
Instructor Profile
Simon T Rann
Simon T Rann initially gained recognition through street performances in Australia and is now based in France, working internationally. He engages in various artistic genres including film, TV, theater, puppetry, clowning, juggling, magic, and mime, with a focus on performances for children. As a director with the Philippe Genty Company, he creates works and conducts workshops around the world.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
2016 Partner
< École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) >
First Half of 2016 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: April 7, 2016 (Thursday) – April 20, 2016 (Wednesday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: The Body of the Actor and the Body of the Puppet
Class Content
The Use of the Body and the Encounter with Puppets
Instructor Profile
Duda Paiva
Duda Paiva is the founder of the Duda Paiva Company in the Netherlands, known for his imaginative choreography and innovative approach to physical theater. His work often features a unique combination of dancers’ movements and objects, creating multimedia performances where the objects seem to come alive. He also leads master classes both in the Netherlands and internationally.
Second Half of 2016 Expert Academy
Overview
- Dates: November 7, 2016 (Sunday) – November 20, 2016 (Sunday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
- Theme: Fundamentals of Object Manipulation
Class Content
1) Techniques of Object Manipulation
2) Interpretation of Puppets or Objects
2) Interpretation of Puppets or Objects
Instructor Profile
François Lazaro
François Lazaro is a director and actor with the French theater company CLASTIC THEATER and a professor at Paris III University’s Department of Theater. He also heads the Paris branch of THEMMA, a puppetry creation company and artist support center under the French Ministry of Culture. Lazaro has directed over 30 image-based puppet performances, utilizing mannequins, puppets, objects, and a wide range of visual art materials.
Puppet Theatre Experts Academy
Academy for Inviting International Puppetry Experts for the Establishment of the First 'Asian School of Puppetry' in Korea and Asia
2015 Partner
< École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) >
Overview
- Dates: November 16, 2015 (Monday) – November 26, 2015 (Thursday)
- Location: Chuncheon Puppet Theater Sky Theater
Introduction to the Institution
École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM)
ESNAM (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette) is a specialized puppetry education institution established in 1987 as an official subsidiary of the French Ministry of Culture. Located in Charleville-Mézières, a renowned hub for puppetry in France and globally, ESNAM is a top-tier institution offering comprehensive education in puppetry. The school teaches a wide range of techniques including the use of various puppets and objects, as well as interdisciplinary approaches combining visual arts and technology. The program spans three years, with admissions highly competitive and held every three years. Tuition is fully funded by the government, and graduates receive extensive support for their productions, contributing to ESNAM’s prestigious reputation worldwide.
Program 1: MOU Agreement and Principal’s Guest Lecture
Theme
Current Status and Utilization of Puppetry Production in the Global Market & Case Studies of Specialized School Operations.
Instructor Profile
Eloi Lecoing
Eloi Lecoing, who studied philosophy at university, has been a theater director and producer before becoming the Principal of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts de la Marionnette (ESNAM) in 2014. He teaches drama, directing, and playwriting, and is actively involved in various aspects of puppetry. His work encompasses techniques in French puppetry production, the synergy between school activities and research, the integration of theater and puppetry, and collaboration between puppetry schools and global festivals.
Program 2: Expert Guest Academy
# Workshop ①
Body, Voice, Movement for Objects
Class Content
1) Fundamentals of Creating Theatrical Illusion
2) Presence and Analysis of Objects
3) Actor's Body Position and Meaning
4) Behind-the-Scenes Work
5) Interactive Acting between Actor and Object
6) Production and Presentation
2) Presence and Analysis of Objects
3) Actor's Body Position and Meaning
4) Behind-the-Scenes Work
5) Interactive Acting between Actor and Object
6) Production and Presentation
Instructor Profile
François Lazaro
François Lazaro is a director and actor with the French theater company CLASTIC THEATER and has served as a dramaturg and professor at ESNAM. He is the head of the Paris branch of THEMMA, a puppetry creation company and artist support center under the French Ministry of Culture. Lazaro has run master classes at the National Center for Dramatic Writing in Avignon for over a decade. He is also the only French artist with performance rights for Samuel Beckett's plays and has directed over 30 image-based puppet performances using mannequins, puppets, objects, and various visual art materials.
# Workshop ②
Visual Storytelling in Puppetry: The Actor and the Doppelgänger
Class Content
1) Puppet Performance and Emotional Expression
2) Communication between Puppeteers
3) Advanced Puppet Manipulation Techniques
4) Storytelling Skills
5) Group Movement Acting
2) Communication between Puppeteers
3) Advanced Puppet Manipulation Techniques
4) Storytelling Skills
5) Group Movement Acting
Instructor Profile
Yngvild Aspeli
Yngvild Aspeli is a director with the Norwegian company Plexus Polaire and the British company Jimmy Boo. In 2012, she was selected as a creation support artist with the Philippe Genty Company. She specializes in visual theater, combining actors with life-sized puppets, video, and shadow theater.
Pierre Tual
Pierre Tual is a distinguished puppetry actor who has garnered critical acclaim for his exceptional talent since his time at ESNAM. He is actively involved in creating work in puppetry and object theater, performing across France, Norway, the UK, and Belgium.