Word-Working: Dramatic Dialogue for the Puppet

Workshop Presenters:

Conrad Bishop, Elizabeth Fuller

Description:

The many challenges of puppet dialogue: using rhythm, making characters distinct, handling exposition, crafting "gestural" lines, shaping dialogue to puppet style - plus, keeping your mouth shut. We'll offer many examples, try re-writing both bad and good stuff, write ten versions of one scene, and much more - a high-energy kick-off.

Materials fee: None
Date/Time: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Max. # Participants: 30

Bio of Workshop Presenter:

Bishop & Fuller's 30+ plays and countless comedy sketches for both puppets & actors have been staged by their own Independent Eye ensemble, major regional theatres, public radio and Off-Broadway. They have vast experience in workshops for colleges, arts and community groups and are twice recipients of NEA playwriting fellowships.