Z Puppets Studio, 4054 Chicago Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN
Want to try your hand at puppetry? Come to this welcoming and fun session, open to all levels of learning for people ages 18+. Learn basic skills and techniques to step into the wondrous world of puppetry.
The session will focus primarily on movement and performance with opportunities to:
learn how to bring the power of playfulness to any puppet
practice with different styles of puppets
gain insights and tips for designing and building puppets
Registration is free to native american tribal members, and available to others at sliding scale cost of $25-$75.
ABOUT CHRIS GRIFFITH
Since 1992, Chris, a Cherokee Nation citizen, has created family-friendly theater and video as a puppetry designer, performer, producer, director, writer and teaching artist. As co-founder and co-director of Z Puppets Rosenschnoz, he has created, produced and toured over 30+ original shows, ranging from a mindfulness musical to to musical adventures into Cherokee Futurism.
Represented nationally by Indigenous Performance Productions, Z Puppets is a 4-time recipient of the Jim Henson Foundation Family Theater Grant as well as multiple years of support from Puppeteers of America, MN State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the City of Minneapolis.
In addition to his work with Z Puppets, for over 3 decades, Chris has taught for top Minnesota youth arts organizations, such as: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Children’s Theatre Company, Perpich Center for Arts Education and COMPAS.
Behold! The Power of Playfulness.
Questions? email chris@zpuppets.org