THE DPS LAB

THE DPS LAB, formally known as DPS Academy, is our artist creative development program and an incubator for new design-led performance work. Presented in partnership with The Princess Theatre and QUT, THE DPS LAB invites theatre makers of all disciplines to participate in an eight-part workshop series exploring Dead Puppet Society’s creative methodologies.

Sessions will focus on devising for visual theatre, production design and prototyping, story mapping, puppet manipulation and construction, creative producing, and preparing for production.

Over the course of the program, artists will undertake creative development of their own original performance concepts, under the mentorship of Dead Puppet Society.

THE DPS LAB is supported by The Jelley Family Foundation. Additional program support provided by Studio1.

Dead Puppet Society and The Princess Theatre offer THE DPS LAB artists:

Concept-specific creative mentorship and overarching producing support by Dead Puppet Society.

A cash contribution of $2,000 per artist/group to assist with the costs of materials and creative development.

Average 30 hours private rehearsal space prior to THE DPS LAB showcase. Approx. 12 hours rehearsal per week, per artist/group.

A 20-minute public-facing showcasing opportunity to demonstrate an original performance concept, with full technical production support.

In-kind ticketing and Front of House services for THE DPS LAB showcase.

In-kind marketing and publicity support for THE DPS LAB showcase.

THE DPS LAB

Our incubator for design-led performance.

Dead Puppet Society and The Princess Theatre offer THE DPS LAB artists:

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