What happens when we remove the details and let light tell the story? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the expressive possibilities of shadow puppetry as a tool for investigating abstraction, symbolism, and visual storytelling. Using simple materials, you’ll design shadow puppets and experiment with light, movement, scale, and perspective to create powerful theatrical moments. Together, we’ll examine strategies for integrating shadow theater into classrooms to deepen creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression while making complex ideas visible in new ways.

Instructional Connections

Visual Literacy
Symbolism
Scientific Exploration of Light
Perspective
Critical Thinking
Creative Expression