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Mixed-Team IMPROV PUPPETS – GIVING LIFE TO OBJECTS

It is often said that “puppet theater begins where the actor's possibilities end.” Puppetry opens up an infinite field of expression, especially through metaphor. In this world, anything can become a puppet: an object forgotten in a bag, something on a writer's desk, or a childhood toy that still carries memories and emotions. If we are attentive enough, objects already have a life of their own. A sculptor once said that when he looks at a piece of wood, he already sees the work of art inside it—his role is simply to bring it to light. The same applies to puppet theater: the puppet already has a life of its own; our role is to help it speak. But what is the story being told? Ultimately, it is our own story, expressed through metaphor. Puppetry becomes a powerful tool for personal expression, imagination, and nonverbal storytelling, allowing artists to bypass realism and access deeper, more symbolic layers of meaning. This workshop explores the intersection between improvisation and puppet theater, encouraging participants to discover characters, emotions, and narratives through animated objects and forms.

Language: English

Date/Time: July 25 (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Duration: 6 hours
Location: Alcântara José Dias Coelho Library
(R. José Dias Coelho 27 - 29, 1300-327 - Lisbon)

About DAN CODREANU:

Dan Codreanu is a Romanian actor, puppeteer, improviser, and improvisation coach with a strong background in visual and nonverbal performance.
He graduated from the National University of Theater and Film “I.L. Caragiale” (UNATC) in Bucharest, specializing in puppetry. For 13 years, he was a core member of the "Tandarica Animation Theatre," Romania's largest and most prestigious puppet theater, where he performed in a wide variety of productions and developed a deep understanding of object theater, movement, and visual storytelling.
Since 2016, he has been actively involved in the international improvisation scene. He has performed at major improvisation festivals in Europe, including Leuven, Uppsala, Amsterdam, Sofia, and Athens, collaborating with artists from diverse cultural and performative backgrounds.
In addition to his work as an artist, he is an experienced trainer, teaching workshops on nonverbal improvisation and puppetry. He has taught internationally, including in Amsterdam and Leuven, focusing on physical expression, presence, playfulness, and the intersection between puppetry and improvisation.
His artistic work lies at the crossroads between theater, improvisation, and visual performance, with a strong emphasis on embodiment, imagination, and live creation.