Betsy Tobin - Theater

EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES :: WORKSHOPS :: ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
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Educational Performances

In Search of Giants
This program tells the story of a child's quest for legendary heroes. Aided by his magical guide, Miranda, Ian never strays from his goal as he encounters various creatures that magically appear throughout a beautiful patchwork set. The adventures of Ian and Miranda are accompanied by Michael Stanwood’s enchanting and inventive music, using a wide variety of instruments.
Single Performance: $500
Double Performance: $695
Grade Levels: K-6

Three Precious Pearls ~ Coliatha and the Roots That Bind
A child proves his worthiness as he surmounts numerous obstacles in his search for three precious pearls. In this poignant Chinese folktale, Coliatha meets the elements and a wacky witch who casts strange spells upon her as she searches for her roots. Through puppets and masks, students assist the storyteller in this lively and interactive production.
Single Performance: $260
Double Performance: $370
Grade Levels: K-6

Single Workshop Experience

The Magic of Masks
As she dons many masks, Betsy Tobin familiarizes audiences with the origins of theatre and the use of masks in many different cultures. She demonstrates the essential elements of masked acting
Fee: $130 for 1 hour / $210 for two hours
Additional Fees: Materials $25
Grade Levels: K-12

Puppets - Past & Present
Betsy presents the history and uses of puppetry and shadow theatre in many different parts of the world. She demonstrates different puppetry techniques and presents short sequences from her own performances.
Fee: $130 for one hour / $210 for two hours
Additional Fees: Materials $25
Grade Levels: K-12

Shadow Puppetry
After demonstrating various techniques and lighting effects for shadow puppetry and talking briefly about the origins and history of shadow theatre, in a one hour workshop participants will take turns enacting simple scenes and stories with shadow puppets on the overhead projector or against a shadow screen. In a two-hour workshop, the participants will sketch and cut out their own shadow puppet or set to enact a simple scene or skit with others.
Fee: $100 for one hour/$170 for two hours
Additional Fees: For a two-hour workshop add $.50/person for materials.
Grade levels: K-12

The Essence of Acting
After a fun warm-up exercise in a one-hour workshop, we will play theatre games that focus on rhythm, movement, and voice. Exercises will build upon each other. We will put it all together in small groups in a final exercise that can be presented to the group. In a two-hour workshop, participants will work on characterization and different styles of theatre. We will also develop a short piece to present at the end of the workshop. The focus of the piece can be a story or a poem or we can create original theatre.
Fee: $100 for one hour/$170 for two hours
Grade Levels: K-12

Artist in Residence

From versatile solo shows to large multi-media productions, Betsy Tobin presents unique and innovative programs for all ages, integrating acting, shadow theatre, masks, puppets, and video sequences. Her shows have received critical acclaim across Europe as well as in the United States. Betsy’s programs can focus on traditional theatre and puppetry techniques or the innovative work she is currently doing with shadow theatre and video. Her workshops can be custom-designed to focus on the essence of acting, to integrate tips on story structure and playwriting, or to teach specific techniques such as hand puppetry, shadow puppetry on the overhead projector, mask-making or masked acting.