Sparkslab

Puppeteers, actors, dancers, animators, playwrights, visual and performance artists, and theatre educators are invited to participate in a workshop that explores the world of objects on stage. In this workshop, participants will examine how the ​“ready-made” object can not only serve as a prop but can also take center stage, prompting new imaginations, thoughts, and feelings. The workshop is a practical laboratory where participants will experiment with a variety of objects through exercises that touch upon puppetry, physical theatre, composition, scenography, directing, interpretation, dramaturgy, animation, and visual arts.

Ariel Doron is a puppeteer, director and performer whose work is characterised by a minimal use of text and a touch of playfulness, tackling complex social and political issues. He has created solo works such as Boxed, Pinhas and Plastic Heroes, which have been presented in over forty countries, receiving numerous awards including Best Animation and Audience Favourite. He has also directed shows for children and teenagers, such as Besuchszeit Vorbei and Alarm in Streichelzoo, which were selected for the Berlin biennial for children and young people, Augenblickmal. Living in Germany, Ariel works with various theatrical institutions, as well as teaching and running workshops internationally. Alongside his theatre work, he lends his voice to popular characters, notably in a local adaptation of Sesame Street, where he plays the iconic Elmo.