In this workshop, CTW teaching artists will introduce participants to innovative techniques for incorporating Chinese shadow theatre into Chinese language learning. We will examine the world history of shadow theater through playing with puppets from around the globe and learn techniques for designing, building, and operating shadow puppets. Participants will be led, step-by-step, through creating […]

“Hao Bang Ah!” is a common Chinese expression meaning “Great!” or “Well done!”  Each year, CTW celebrates the Lunar New Year season with an original “budaixi” (traditional Chinese glove-puppet) production that features the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This year’s production stars the Rabbit, who will preside over a jolly selection of wild puppet skits, […]