Take Your Show on the Road: Design Your Own Travelling Trunk Show (Online)
An online workshop with award-winning puppeteer Sarah Frechette, hosted by Open Eye Theatre – 3 August 2025, 8:30–11:30pm UK time
I’m so pleased to share this with you — especially if you, like me, love clever, compact theatre-making.
Hosted by Open Eye Theatre and led by the brilliant Sarah Frechette, this online workshop is all about designing a travelling trunk show — theatre that fits in a suitcase and is ready to roll (by plane, train, or automobile).
🗓 When? Sunday, 3 August 2025
🕣 Time? 2:30–5:30 PM Central Time / 8:30–11:30 PM UK time (BST)
💻 Where? Online via Zoom
💵 Cost? $30
🎟️ Ages? 13 and up
👥 Spaces? Limited to 20 participants
Peek inside the process of designing and building a travelling trunk show — from visual storytelling and performance to the logistics of packing and portability. Whether you're a performer, puppeteer, or just love inventive design, you'll come away with ideas and inspiration.
Materials needed:
Access to a printer
Pencil and eraser
No need for fancy tools — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play.
About the Instructor: Sarah Frechette
Sarah Frechette is a puppeteer, stop-motion fabricator, and teaching artist. As the creative mind behind PuppetKabob, she builds and tours original puppet shows all over the world. Her award-winning production The Snowflake Man earned a UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence, and her work is known for its charm, craftsmanship, and imagination.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who’s mastered the art of making theatre that travels well and tells big stories in small spaces.
Registration is $30 and non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
To register or ask questions, email thefullmoonpuppetshow@gmail.com
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