Mask Making: Mask maker Frank Rader will guide participants in designing and creating masks that express some of the themes in Mortal Coil's upcoming show Salmon Row. He will also work with participants to explore physical movements and gestures that express, enhance and embody the character of the mask.
Stilt Performance: This workshop will focus on stilt walking and outdoor performance skills. Stilt performing artists Sharon Bayly and Bonnie Davis will lead participants in the exploration of balance and movement on stilts using core body strength, full body awareness, and alignment techniques. Through physical games and exercises on stilts, we will explore our relationship to space, to our fellow performers, and to the larger audience in performance.
Percussion: Musician and composer Steve Charles will inspire participants to discover their own rhythm and to explore the power of percussion. Participants will learn how to work together to create intricate rhythms using many different instruments and percussive tools.
Lantern Making: In this workshop, artist Marina Szjarto will fire up our imaginations and spark our creativity as she leads participants through the process of making beautiful fish lanterns that celebrate the spirit and the generosity of the fish as they are portrayed in Mortal Coil's upcoming show Salmon Row.
Puppet Making: In this workshop, participants will make simple puppets with puppeteer Frank Rader and explore animation techniques that make the puppets come alive.
Courtesy of Mortal Coil Performance Society
