"Dragons Are Too Seldom" Puppet workshop

Date and Time

Saturday Apr 10, 2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

There will be two workshops separated by age group. Both puppet workshops will take place on April 10.

Ages 5 - 10: 10 am
Ages 11+ : 1 pm

This event has a limited capacity. Please call 605.642.7973 to reserve your child's spot.

Location

The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, 612 N. Main St, Spearfish

Fees/Admission

Free: This is a masked event. We understand that little ones may have a difficult time wearing masks, so children under the age of 10 are encouraged to wear masks but not required. All adults and youth ages 11+ will be required to be masked

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Contact Information

605-642-7973
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Description

The Matthews Opera House and renowned puppeteer Markie Scholz will be hosting a free puppet workshop for local youth. During this workshop, kids will make a puppet, learn to manipulate it, write a short show and have fun with their imagination!

About Markie Sholtz

Watching Markie Scholz and her madcap cast of puppet characters is nothing less than awe-inspiring. She is a one person troupe with a cast of thousands, a globetrotting troubadour and an electrifying entertainer.

Founded in 1971, Scholz and her puppets have performed their matchless form of family entertainment in thirty-nine states and six countries. She travels 30,000 to 70,000 miles a year in her life-long pursuit to bring puppets to the masses.

Markie is an educator as well as an entertainer. Packed in with her years of front-line puppeteering experience, she also has a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. This unparalleled combination allows Scholz to deliver unforgettable insight and enjoyment to children of all age