SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS AT DENIZEN

by Larry and Jill Feldman

Many of you, like us, are fans of the Denizen Theatre in New Paltz, run by Kirsty and Andy Gaukel. Andy, who is a renowned puppeteer, puppet educator, and multiple grant recipient of the Jim Henson Foundation, will be offering programs for children this summer at the Denizen Theatre: Wee Stories - a FREE interactive storytelling hour with puppet-making for young children. During each session, a popular storybook will be read aloud and explored through creative play and movement with puppets that kids can take home with them. (Scheduled dates: June 3, July 8 and August 5.) This program is geared towards ages 3-7, but children of all ages are welcome

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Summer Youth Workshops in Stop-Motion Animation and Puppetry:

Stop-Motion Animation workshops will be July 10-14 for grades 2-3, and July 17-21 for grades 4-5. Campers will be taught stop-motion techniques using a variety of materials. Their movies will debut at Denizen later in July.

Puppetry workshops will be July 31-Aug 4 for grades 2-3 and Aug 7-11 for grades 4-5. Students will study several puppetry styles; program will culminate with a performance for family and friends.

For more detailed information and to register, go to the Denizen website: www.denizentheatre.org. ❧

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