Dance & Theatre Arts
Program Description
Join a magical Dragon on a quest to discover your creativity! Make you own puppet! Tell your own story!
Final Product
Students will each create a puppet of their own design, and work in groups to create a puppet show for their class.
Learning Outcomes
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Students will learn how to design and build their own puppet
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Students will gain confidence in creative thinking and problem solving
- Students will gain confidence in public speaking
- Students will learn color theory
- Students will learn cooperation and group participation in performance environment
Suggested Grades
- Appropriate for all grade levels.
Pricing Breakdown
- Minimum/recommended # of visits + time per visit (est. cost per classroom):
- Prep hours (est. cost per classroom/hours of instruction): 1 hour per classroom
- Materials (est. cost per student/project): $1.00 per student
- Travel (from Eugene)
3rd generation puppet maker and lifetime performer, Noah McLain Philpot has delighted audiences across the the USA with his magical, musical, performances. With a focus on audience participation and improvisation, Noah creates an immersive experience which is always fresh. 4 years with the Lane Arts Council as a teaching artist has brought joy to thousands of students as they learn to make and perform with puppets. 
