“MY PUPPET THEATRE” COMPETITION
On the occasion World Puppet Theatre Day, which is celebrated every year on March 21st, The Arcadia troupe of the Regina Maria Theatre has come up with an extraordinary plan, namely a contest that challenges young spectators to become creators and actors themselves, called "MY PUPPET THEATRE".
All children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to accept the challenge of swapping roles, so that this time they are the ones who take the stage and bring a story to life. To do this, they only need to use their creativity, as they have to make their own puppets, and their imagination, as, with the help of their new friends, they have to present a skit of a maximum of 5 minutes. The skits can be fragments of fairy tales, stories, poems, fables, songs, as well as their own creations, and participants can present either individually or in teams.
To make puppets, puppet artists recommend the following objects: socks, cut-out figurines, costumed wooden spoons, pet toys, packaging, paper, textiles, vegetables, fruits, plasticine, any household objects that can miraculously transform into characters.
The jury will be made up of actors from the Arcadia Troupe, and participants will be rewarded according to their talent and ingenuity.
Places are limited, so we urge you to register as soon as possible at the following email address: [email protected], at the Ticket Agency of the Regina Maria Theater or at the agency's phone number: 0259/440.742. The last day of registration is March 16. Admission is free, and young artists can come accompanied within the limit of available seats.
The event will take place at the Arcadia Hall, Sunday, March 20, at 11:00 AM.
We look forward to seeing you!
REGULATIONS
- PARTICIPANTS' AGE: 6-12 years old
- Participants must present skits of maximum 5 minutes, using puppets made by them.
- Moments can be presented individually or in teams (student classes)
- The skits can be: – moments from fairy tales, stories, poems, fables, songs, original own creations
- Mandatory condition: THE PUPPETS / ELEMENTS USED MUST BE BUILT BY THE PARTICIPANTS (with the help of adults)
- Limited places: 20 skits
- Entry is free upon registration at the following email address: [email protected], and at the Ticket Agency phone number: 0259/440.742
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