Studio Babette Mission Statement
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Studio Babette Mission Statement Studio Babette Puppet Theatre strives to provide quality puppet performances in a myriad of styles, which reflect the European background of traditional puppet forms, combined with the unique artistry of modern Canadian puppetry. Studio Babette explores heritage themes, and stories from the many cultures which contribute to the wonderful fabric of Canadian life. Our productions represent the creativity and hard work of a vibrant community of local artists, craftspeople and promoters in the Hamilton area. Studio Babette advocates: • equity for all, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, political viewpoint or economic circumstance; • eating locally, to sustain the environment and optimize health; • appreciation and respect for our heritage, and others’ heritage; • freedom of speech and artistic expression; • independent artistic sustainability. However, we do not use these beliefs as themes for our plays, but rather as ideological under-pinnings, by having these values represented with artistic subtlety in all of our work HONOURS 2015 – Marie Franek nominated for a Hamilton Arts Award in Children’s Performance 2014 - Haldimand County Community Culture Award with Ruthven Park and Historic Site, for From Ruthven to Passchendaele 2012 - Veterans Affairs Canada’s Community Engagement Partnership Fund Grant 2011 - Studio Babette nominated for a Hamilton Arts Award in Children’s Performance 2010 - Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant All shows written, built, directed and performed by Studio Babette Puppet Theatre Marie Franek, Helena Adamczyk and Kerry Corrigan All members of Studio Babette Puppet Theatre have passed a Hamilton Police Security Check. STUDIO BABETTE PUPPET THEATRE PRODUCTION RATES 2016 FROM RUTHVEN to PASSCHENDAELE For ages 10+, adults (middle school Grade 4 - 8, high school Grade 9 - 10) 3 puppeteers In honour of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, Studio Babette tells the true story of the sacrifice made by the Thompson family of Cayuga. Puppeteers recreate the green fields of Ruthven Park and the grey fields of Passchendaele with shadow play and a large cast of 13 puppets. length 60 minutes (suggested audience size 25 - 80 people) $350. for one performance, $475. for two performances same day. YOUNG SOPHIA: the Dundurn Castle Diary All Ages, 3 puppeteers and one stage manager Inspired by the diary that Sophia MacNab wrote in 1846, age 13, growing up in Dundurn Castle, this play features the founding father of Hamilton, Sir Allan Napier MacNab and his 2 daughters Sophia and Minnie. Young Sophia: the Dundurn Castle Diary provides a unique and entertaining look at Victorian pioneer life at Dundurn. length 50 minutes (suggested audience size 25 - 80 people) $350. for one performance, $475. for two performances same day. PULCINELLA, il Cameriere (Pulcinella, the waiter) For ages 12+, adults (high school Grade 9 - 12) 2 puppeteers and one stage manager Performed on a vintage stage, Pulcinella brings the Commedia dell’Arte style of hand-puppetry to your school or venue. Featuring Pulcinella, Pantalone, Angelina and the DemonDog, this zany puppet play has plenty of silly laughs and action gags. length 35 mins (suggested audience size 15 - 60 people) $300. for one performance, $425. for two performances same day. CARLOS and His 5 Reasons For ages 2 - 12 (elementary school Grade 2 - 8) 2 puppeteers and one stage manager Carlos handles his anger and frustration with life in a simple way; he looks for witches in his house to cast a spell on his family. Watch with delight as Carlos works through his problems with the help (or lack thereof) of some funny witches. length 35 mins (suggested audience size 15 - 60 people) $300. for one performance, $425. for two performances same day. continued dundas . greensville . hamilton . ontario [email protected] www.studiobabette.ca Where are you CINDERELLA? For ages 2 - 12 (elementary school Grade 2 - 8) 2 puppeteers and one stage manager Cinderella merges past with present, as vintage, refurbished hand puppets perform a vintage script on a brand new set, with new, original sound effects and historic music. Funny and silly, Cinderella is another fairy tale favourite, re-imagined for a whole new generation of puppet fans. length 40 mins (suggested audience size 15 - 60 people) $300. for one performance, $425.00 for two performances same day. LITTLE FAIRY TALES For Little People - Little Red Riding Hood, The 3 Little Pigs, Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Intimate Shows for young ages (pre-school, kindergarten to Grade 2) These small-scale shows, performed with table-top and finger puppets, are designed to introduce young children to live theatre. Each play is performed by a single puppeteer on a mini-stage and is prefaced with an original song The Puppets Are Coming To Town sung with guitar accompaniment. length approx. 20-25 mins each (suggested audience size 10 - 35 people) Package #1 $150. for one performance of one play Package #2 $250. for two performances of one or two plays Package #3 $300.for three performances of two or three play Package #4 $350. for four performances of two or three plays Private Workshops for 25 and under, are also offered, in conjunction with performances only, for $75. Venues outside a 30km radius of Hamilton may also be billed $.50 km. dundas . greensville . hamilton . ontario [email protected] www.studiobabette.ca Studio Babette Puppet Theatre From Ruthven to Passchendaele In honour of the 100th anniversary of the First World War, Studio Babette tells the true story of the sacrifice made by the Thompson family of Cayuga. Puppeteers recreate the green fields of Ruthven Park and the grey fields of Passchendaele with shadow play, multi-media and a large cast of 14 table-top puppets. The puppets wear detailed historical costumes from 1904 - 1917, and music is native to the time. This production also honours the conribution made by the Native population in the 114 Battalion Infantry of Cayuga, nicknamed “Brock’s Rangers”. This original play was made possible through the generous support received from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Community Engagement Partnership Fund. From Ruthven to Passchendaele is designed to enhance the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 8 History, Grade 9-10 History, Grade 10 Civics, as well as Drama programs at all grade levels. For ages 8+, adults (middle school Grade 4 - 8, high school Grade 9 - 10) 60 minutes Suggested audience size 25 - 80 people $350.for one performance, $475. for two performances same day. Venues outside a 30km radius of Hamilton add $0.50 per km mileage. For one-hour private workshops following each performance, add $75. per workshop. Limit one class per workshop. dundas . greensville . hamilton . ontario [email protected] . www.studiobabette.ca Studio Babette Puppet Theatre Young Sophia: the Dundurn Castle Diary Young Sophia: the Dundurn Castle Diary is inspired by the diary of Sophia MacNab, written in 1846 when she was 13 years old and living in the Dundurn mansion with her younger sister Mary (Minnie), her older step-sister Anne Jane, her father Sir Allan Napier MacNab, her bed-ridden mother Mary and many relatives and servants. All events are based in fact with some fictional extrapolations. Life in the “castle” comes alive as Sophia and Minnie grow up like two normal girls, in a very special home. Puppets include the two sisters, their father, Sir Allan, who was to become Prime Minister of the Province of Canada and Mr. Reid the gardener, as well as the poodle puppies Finn and Finette. The set is styled like the bedroom and kitchen garden at Dundurn Castle in 1846, and also features shadow plays and lively Scottish music. This engaging one-act play is the perfect solution for teachers looking for accompaniment to a thematic unit on diaries, Canadian government, Canadian history, pioneers, first settlers, life in Dundurn castle, garden and healthy nutrition, character studies, friend- ship, family, community, puppetry especially rod marionettes and tabletop puppetry, shadow puppetry, drama, arts and fine arts. Young Sophia is performed by 3 puppeteers with a stage manager. It was first performed in the Cockpit Theatre at Dundurn Castle, September 2010. All ages. Length 40 minutes Suggested audience size 25 - 80 people $350. for one performance, $475. for two performances same day. Venues outside a 30km radius of Hamilton add $0.50 per km mileage. For one-hour private workshops following each performance, add $75. per workshop. Limit one class per workshop. dundas . greensville . hamilton . ontario [email protected] . www.studiobabette.ca Studio Babette Puppet Theatre Pulcinella, il Cameriere (Pulcinella, the Waiter) Pulcinella, il Cameriere is based on the traditional Italian Commedia dell’Arte style of puppetry. The fast, rhythmic movement and traditional characterizations of Commedia are the source of many of the comic principles seen in today’s modern entertainment. Pulcinella was workshopped in the traditional method, by creating improvised “Lazzo”, or scenes, and is performed in the Guaratelle style of Italian puppetry, with hand puppets on a vintage wooden stage. Meet Pulcinella, Zanni, the DemonDog, Pantalone and his beguiling daughter Angelina, and of course a policeman and Death both make an appearance. A host of props are also part of the comedy. This high-energy show is an excellent way to introduce the study of the history of puppetry to high-school age students who will appreciate the combination of slap-stick humour and double-entendre gags. It also provides an entertaining example of Commedia dell’Arte staging and comedy. This puppet play is performed by two puppeteers, with a third running lights and sound. Studio Babette is indebted to Philip Farah of Italy, a master of the Guaretelle style and a most generous instructor. Ages 13+ (high school Grade 9 - 12) & adults length 35 mins (suggested audience size 15 - 60 people) $300. for one performance, $425. for two performances same day.