SUMMER EVENINGS WITH GAMES AND STORIES
We are getting ready for a new series of summer workshops dedicated to children! This time, there will be four different workshops with different themes. Children will be able to learn theatrical games for personal development, discover how to handle a puppet and create stories around it, build their own shadow theater show, play with puppets from their favorite shows and listen to the most beautiful stories.
June 28, 6:00 PM, Arcadia Hall – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP THROUGH THEATRE GAMES (+ 5 years)
With: Armanca Serac and Stefana Tarniceru
The world is full of discoveries, challenges and new encounters. Through play, imagination and theatrical exercises, children learn to have more confidence in themselves, to express their emotions and ideas easily and to relate harmoniously with those around them.
Personal development workshops through theatrical games help them develop their creativity, attention, empathy and the courage to express themselves. In a safe and friendly environment, little ones discover how to collaborate, communicate assertively and find solutions when faced with new or difficult situations.
June 30, 6:00 PM, Arcadia Hall – PUPPETS ON HOLIDAY (+8 years)
With: Florian Silaghi and Joanna Buta
Did you know that marionettes are among the most spectacular theatrical puppets? They move with the help of strings and can bring unforgettable characters to life.
At the "Puppets on Vacation" workshop, children will discover how to handle a small-sized puppet and create their own skits inspired by events in their lives, beloved stories, or the most beautiful memories from summer vacation.
For each story, participants will be able to choose different settings: classroom, counseling office, school yard, playground, home room, representative tourist attractions from Bihor County.
Thus, with the help of the guiding actors, children will become playwrights, actors and directors for a moment, exploring the fascinating world of theater through play and imagination.
July 2, 6:00 PM, Arcadia Hall – SHADOW THEATRE WORKSHOP (+ 3 years)
With: Armanca Serac and Zentania Lupșe
Shadow puppetry is part of children's everyday play, even if we don't always realize it. Shadows created with little hands or various objects projected on the wall are fascinating and fun. But did you know that this play has its origins in ancient Chinese shadow puppetry?
At the shadow theater workshop, children will draw, cut and glue to create their own characters. Once the characters are ready, the adventure begins! Participants will bring the characters they have created to life and together build imaginative stories with the help of shadows.
Children will thus discover the mechanisms of shadow theater, learn how characters are built and how they are manipulated to bring a story to life. At the same time, they will develop their creativity, skill, communication skills and collaborative spirit, creating beautiful memories and unforgettable experiences.
July 9, 6:00 PM, Arcadia Hall – THEATRE GAMES AND STORIES WITH PUPPETS (+ 3 years)
With: Armanca Serac and Alexander Pop
It's summer vacation, and children's thoughts are mostly focused on play. So why not turn play into an adventure in the world of theater?
During the workshop, children will discover some of the secrets of the acting profession. After this foray behind the scenes of the theater, we will transform into characters from the most beloved shows of the Arcadia Troupe.
Children will discover the magic of theater through play and exploration. They will have the opportunity to experience new things, make friends, develop their imagination and creativity, and gain more confidence in themselves and their abilities.
The participation fee is 30 lei/person and is paid only for the child. During the workshops, we invite parents to relax and wait in the foyer.
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Born on August 4, 1961, in Doroțcaia, Dubăsari district, in the Transnistria region (Republic of Moldova), Ion Sapdaru built his artistic training between two important cultural spaces. He graduated from the Theater Institute in Chișinău (1979–1983), continued his studies at the prestigious VGIK Institute of Cinematography in Moscow (1985–1989), and later pursued a master's degree in directing in the Russian capital.
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