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Puppet manipulation Part 2
In this tutorial, we would like to present a puppet manipulation exercise used in black light theatre practice. The video demonstrates how a puppet can be animated through coordinated hand movements so that it appears expressive and alive on stage. By carefully controlling gestures, direction, and rhythm, the performer gives personality to the puppet while remaining hidden in the dark environment. This exercise introduces participants to the core techniques of black light the
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Puppet manipulation Part 1
In this tutorial, we would like to present a basic puppet manipulation exercise used in black light theatre practice. The video demonstrates how a simple puppet can be animated through coordinated hand movements so that it appears alive and expressive on stage. By carefully controlling the puppet’s gestures, direction, and rhythm of movement, the performer creates the illusion of a character interacting with the surrounding space while remaining hidden from the audience. This
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Masks and materials Part 1
In this tutorial, we would like to present a black light theatre exercise focused on object manipulation and visual illusion. The video demonstrates how a simple prop can be animated on a dark stage so that it appears to move independently and interact with the surrounding space. Through careful coordination of movement and positioning, the performer creates the impression that the object has its own life and character while the puppeteer remains hidden from the audience. Thi
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Marks and materials Part 2
In this tutorial, we would like to present a mask-making and materials exercise used in black light theatre practice. The video demonstrates how different materials can be used to create masks and props that are visible under ultraviolet light. Participants experiment with shapes, textures, and colours that react strongly to UV lighting so that the mask becomes a striking visual element on stage. This activity introduces participants to the design and preparation stage of bla
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Balloon puppets Part 3
In this tutorial, we would like to present a balloon puppet exercise used in black light theatre practice. The video shows how a simple balloon can be animated so that it appears to float and move independently on stage. Through careful manipulation and coordinated movement, the balloon behaves like a small character interacting with the space around it while the performer remains hidden from the audience. This activity introduces participants to the fundamental principles of
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Baloon puppets Part 2
In this tutorial, we would like to present another balloon puppet exercise used in black light theatre practice. The video demonstrates how a simple balloon can be manipulated to create the illusion of a moving character on stage. Through careful coordination of movement and positioning, the balloon appears to float, change direction, and interact with the surrounding space, while the performer remains hidden in the dark background. This activity helps participants understand
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Balloon puppets Part 1
In this tutorial, we would like to present a simple balloon puppet exercise used in black light theatre practice . The activity shows how a balloon can be animated to appear as if it is floating and moving independently on stage. By carefully manipulating the balloon, performers create the illusion of a small character that reacts to movement and space, while the puppeteer remains hidden from the audience. This exercise introduces participants to the basic principles of black
Gintautas Jazdauskas
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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