Puppetry at Your Fingertips: Toy Theater II Online with Roberto Rossi
Aug 25–31, 2025 • 7–9 PM CDT • Live Online via Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival
The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival invites you to go further, refine your craft, and make your miniature performance truly shine.
In Toy Theater II, master puppeteer Roberto Rossi will help you expand your skills—perfect for graduates of Toy Theater I or those with prior puppetry experience. Together, you’ll explore the techniques that turn charming small-scale shows into visually rich, emotionally engaging spectacles.
Over five live sessions, you will:
Discover advanced articulation and mounting methods for puppets
Create multi-layered stages to enhance depth and perspective
Use lighting to focus attention and create atmosphere
Refine the dramaturgy of your piece for maximum impact
Present your work in a final online showing
📅 When: Aug 25–31, 2025 (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun)
🕖 Time: 7–9 PM CDT
💵 Cost: $250
💡 New to Toy Theater?
Take Toy Theater I (Aug 18–24) the week before—then roll straight into Level II for the full journey.
🎟 Early Bird & Multi-Workshop Discount:
Register at least 2 weeks before or sign up for both workshops to save 15% with promo code PUPPETLOVE.
✨ Hosted and run by the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, the largest puppetry event in North America, dedicated to promoting peace, equality, and mutual understanding through the art of puppetry.
🔗 Register for Toy Theater II here