Our ONLINE Workshops
'Avenue A'
TEEN
Puppetry
Workshop
For ages 13 +
£7.50 per student
Siblings: £5 per additional child
Led by Professional Actress & Puppeteer Jess Parker
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- THIS TIME FOR OUR OLDER TEEN ACTORS!
AVENUE A: LEVEL 1
The rare chance to learn the basic techniques that bring Muppet-style puppet characters to life!
In this 'Avenue A' Level 1 class, you will learn how to Position, Sync, Walk, and Run - an a short Q&A with Jess to finish. No previous puppet experience is required. All you will need is a large sock, and access to a mirror!
Jess was Associate Director, Resident Director and Puppeteer/Performer for the huge hit musical AVENUE Q from 2014-2019. Whilst performing with the show, she played the roles of 2nd Arm, Bad Idea Bear, Mrs T, and understudied and played the role of Kate Monster/Lucy.
MORE ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
JESS PArker - Jess trained at ArtsEd graduating with 1st Class BA (HONS) in Musical Theatre. As a performer, her credits cover numerous West End, UK and International tours - including 'KISS ME KATE', 'EVITA', 'SEUSSICAL' and 'AVENUE Q'.
CREATIVE CREDITS: Associate Director: 'Avenue Q' (UK Tour); Assistant & Resident Director: 'Wizard of Oz' (Blackpool Winter Gardens); Assistant Director & Assistant Choreographer: 'The Pajama Game' (Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts); Choreographer & Associate Director: 'Can't Stop It!' (The Other Palace); Assistant Choreographer: '20th Century Boy' (UK Tour); Assistant Choreographer: 'SIX' (The Arts Theatre); Assistant Choreographer: 'Jersey Boys' (International Tour); Assistant Director; 'Posh: All Female' (The Pleasance); Assistant Choreographer: 'Promises, Promises' (Southwark Playhouse); Resident Director: 'Avenue Q' (UK Tour); Assistant Choreographer & Resident Director: 'EUROBEAT - Moldova' (Pleasance Grand/Edinburgh Fringe)
