3 Weeks Training Programme: Introduction to Khon

The focus of the 3 week training will be on Khon with a subsidiary subject taught each week. The following subsidiary subjects will compliment and enrich the participants' learning experience: Krabi Krabong (Thai Weapon Arts), Nang Yai (Shadow Puppets), Muey Thai(Thai Boxing). If demand is high, there is a possibility of arranging for additional subjects, such as Thai Classical Music, Thai rod puppets, and Hun Lakorn Lek (Thai Puppets), etc.

Notes: Hun Lakorn Lek training will not be inclusive of the fees.

Dates: TBA

(Arts on Location would like to ask those interested to attend this 3 weeks workshop to register their interests, and state the prefered period of attendance)
Hours: 10.00-16.00 (Monday to Friday)
Place: The College of Dramatice Arts, Bangkok
Fees: TBA

Contents :

• Study of the main characters Yak(Giant), Ling(Monkey), Phra(Hero), Nang(Heroine)
• Physical behaviour of these characters
• Exercise to acquire the language of gestures appropriate for each mask (Mae Tha)
• Study of the War scene from Ramayana Epic

Lectures :

• Thai culture and religion and its influence on the arts
• Brief History of Khon History and the Ramayana

Subsidiary Subjects :

• Nang Yai (Thai Shadow Puppetry)
• Krabi Krabong (Sword fighting)
• Muey Thai (Thai traditional boxing)
• Thai Classical Music
• Hoon Lakorn Lek
Note: The Timetable will be provided prior to the beginning of the training programme.


HOW TO APPLY: Please send CV and a brief statement telling us about your background and your reason(s) to take part in the programme to: application@artsonlocation.net