Southern Edge Arts, joins the MILLION PUPPET PROJECT (an initiative of Spare Parts Puppet Theatre), as part of UNIMA 2008, and is proud to announce that we will be hosting international mask-maker, puppeteer, performance artist and teacher Deborah Hunt for two weeks of workshops in February, 2008.

UNIMA 2008 is the 20th UNIMA (Union Internationale de la Marionnette) World Puppetry Festival and for the first time is being held in the Southern Hemisphere. During UNIMA 2008, Western Australia will be visited by professional puppet companies and artists from over 50 nations. For more information, visit www.unima2008.com.

With over 30 years experience in the creation and presentation of original theatre works and extensive international touring, from both American continents to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, Deborah’s experience will bring the world to the doors of Albany...

From February 16th to March 2nd, Deborah will be running workshops for the members of Southern Edge Arts – building masks and puppets – to culminate in a performance and procession to the SEA!

ARTIST TALK AT VANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE

To welcome Deborah to Albany come along and find out about this amazing artist and her puppets as she presents an artist talk and q&a session at the Vancouver Arts Centre on Saturday 16th February from 1pm - 3pm

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

The workshops will be split into 3 groups: Group 1: SEA Members aged 11—14 years Group 2: SEA Members aged 5 - 10 years Group 3: SEA Members aged 14 years plus

In addition to the workshops a rehearsal day is scheduled for Saturday 1st March (times TBC) for all groups.

As participants will be both making and learning to perform with their masks & puppets during the workshops, it is desirable that they be able to attend all workshops for their group.

Deborah will also be hosting workshops for adults/local artists on Sunday 17th Feb 11am - 5pm, Wednesday's 20th and 27th Feb 11am - 3pm. PUPPET PROCESSION

The BIG FINALE of the workshops will be a PUPPET PROCESSION to the SEA on Sunday 2nd March. This will take place from EYRE PARK to MIDDLETON BEACH and back, and will be followed by a CELEBRATORY BBQ for everyone involved! More details coming soon...

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

If you have a touch of PUPPET FEVER after reading through the above, and want to get involved in the workshops, CALL (08 98416002) or EMAIL info@southernedge.org.au ) Southern Edge Arts RIGHT NOW! Don’t delay as numbers for workshops are limited.

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Theatre Design with Claude Marcos

September 29 - October 3, 2008

Southern Edge Arts is excited to host professional set designer Claude Marcos for a week of intensive workshops! Members from Open Access Arts Studio, along with members from SEA, will have the opportunity to partake in a weeklong theatre design series: Design as Performance: Visual interpretation of a Text.

In addition, Southern Edge Arts is opening up a second series of workshops for local practising artists who are interested in participating.

Since leaving WAAPA Claude has set himself as one of the leading theatre designers in perth and has worked along side a number of Australias great theatre practitioners. In 2007 Claude was awarded an ArtsWA grant to participate in the Prague Quadrinelle, were he workshopped with leading European Scenographer Jean Guy-Leacat, as well as attended lectures by Richard Hudon (designer of the Lion King), Micheal levine (candian designer/ director) and Pamela Howard (Professor in Scenography).

Throughout Claude’s career he has designed a broad range of shows which have included, Marart/Sade, Crazy for you and The Tempest for WAAPA, Cloudstreet by Tim Winton for the WA youth theatre Company. Ubu Roi, Wind in the Willows, Trojan Women and Cinderella, as part of a residency program at the Hayman Theatre Curtin University, Woyzeck for the Black Swan BSX Hotbed program, A Moment on the Lips for Red Ryder productions, The Goat or who is Sylvia and Loveplay for Perth Theatre Company, Run Kitty Run a schools touring show for Barking Gecko Theatre Company, The Goose Chase, a new devised piece for ThinIce in co-operation with Deck Chair Theatre Company which will tour in the 2008 Singapore Arts Festival and Honour for Black Swan’s main house season.

Design as performance: Visual interpretation of a text is a four day workshop focusing on understanding the role of theatre design in contemporary performance. This workshop is aimed at helping participants understand the basics of stage design but more specifically attempts to highlight the power gained from understanding how a visual and spatial understanding of text can truly inform the direction of a production.

Open Access & SEA Member Workshops
Dates: Monday 29th September - Friday 3rd October
Times: 12:30-4pm daily
Venue: SEA @ 77 on Sanford, Sanford Road, Albany
Cost: Free - but you must be an Open Access or SEA Member to participate
Interested: Enrol at SEA on 98416002 or email info@southernedge.org.au

Local Artist Workshops
Dates: Tuesday 30th September - Friday 3rd October
Times: 9am-12pm daily
Venue: SEA @ 77 on Sanford, Sanford Road, Albany
Cost: $40, payable on enrolment Interested: Reserve your place by calling SEA on 98416002 or email info@southernedge.org.au

Spaces are limited so get in quick to ensure your place for this exciting opportunity.

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STEPS Youth Dance Company returns!

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VISIBLEDANCE Company Workshops