Description

Learn about the unique art form of Thai puppet theater and build your resume with this exciting and immersive internship opportunity! Youll work with one of Thailand's premier arts groups, the Joe Louis Puppet Theater to create your own puppet and learn to perform onstage. You will also get to learn about other aspects of Thai culture including painting, jewelry, cooking, and riding an elephant! Experience the vibrancy of Thailand and build personal connections with the leaders of puppet theater in Thailand. You will also travel to some of Thailands most beautiful landmarks as well as get to know the city of Bangkok. This is a unique PAA internship that lasts two weeks, but is considered an internship because of the intensive nature of the program as well as the final project of puppet performance.

Highlights

* Become immersed in Thailands vibrant arts scene and collaborate with Thai puppet masters to create a performance you will display for children
* Experience Thailand's friendly people, delicious food, and unique culture
* Live hours from beaches, jungles and small villages rich in history and tradition

Intern Types

• Theater, Drama, Dance

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website for more information.

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pick-up and drop-off
* Welcome orientation to Thailand and Bangkok
* Accommodations at Thai hostel
* University lectures and classes
* In-country transportation
* Riding an elephant up-country
* Some meals
* Thai cooking class
* Tours of Bangkok and the Chao Praya river
* Classes on Thai fine and applied arts, puppet production, Thai drawing, sculpture, molding, textile, costume, and jewelry at Joe Louiss personal home studio
* Attendance at a Northeast traditional performance
* Certificate of program completion
* 24-hour emergency support
* Pre-departure orientation
* Post-program support

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Performing Arts Abroad's Mission Statement

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance. Our organization sends U.S. students and professionals on trips for study abroad, internships, volunteering, and career workshops. PAA believes the experience of cross-cultural collaboration is invaluable for performing artists and is committed to providing international programming of the highest caliber to promote a more global perspective for our participants.

Year Founded

2011