Workshop! PHYSICAL ACTING: Lessons from a Puppet by Glass Half Full Theatre

Welcome to INTERCAMBIOS ! a dynamic space at Destinos Festival where workshops, seminars, and pláticas come together to inspire conversation, creativity, and collaboration.

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Articulated “Tabletop” puppets reveal narrative through precise physicality. The audience “intuits” what the puppet is thinking and feeling by watching what the puppet looks at and how it responds to stimuli. The same is true for actors and audiences. When you step onstage as a performer, every move you make is either contributing to the story of the play, or detracting from it. In studying the clear, intentional movement of tabletop puppetry, you can transfer tabletop puppetry technique to your own physical performance.

Taught by Caroline Reck with Marina DeYoe-Pedraza, this lesson uses techniques developed by Glass Half Full Theatre (Austin, TX) that were informed by the movement technique of Jacques Lecoq, Rudolf Laban, and the puppetry technique of Sandglass Theater.

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This workshop will be hosted in English, and Spanish upon request.

Perfect for Actors, Dancers, Puppeteers, or those wishing in exploring the crossover between these art forms.

Recommended to ages 18+

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READY TO PLAY?

We’ll provide Tabletop puppets, so all you need to bring is your creativity! Come dressed in comfortable clothing and get ready to play, explore, and have fun!

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About GLASS HALF FULL THEATRE:

Glass Half Full Theatre was founded in 2011 on the belief that theater has the power to transform perspectives and inspire change. Embracing a philosophy of optimism and creativity, we dedicate ourselves to producing innovative performances that challenge, entertain, and uplift. Through our commitment to diverse storytelling and collaborative artistry, Glass Half Full Theatre seeks to illuminate the human experience and foster a sense of hope and connection within our community. For more information, visit www.glasshalffulltheatre.com

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About DESTINOS 2026 – 9th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL

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