Science Pub Portland: Puppets and Robots Take Las Vegas: The Art and Science of Live Entertainment
With Charles Babbage, Lead Art Director for Michael Curry Design.
Aug 20, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PM | Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation
Puppets and Robots Take Las Vegas will be a conversation covering the local and award-winning Michael Curry Design approach to creating characters and experiences in live entertainment; from over the top Las Vegas stage shows, to Universal Studios raptor encounters, to the spectacle of pop star touring shows, and more. Art Director Charles Babbage will share the history and technique behind a range of projects, sharing never before seen details and photographs. Michael Curry Design is a staple of the Oregon arts scene – come see how art and science combine in the Pacific Northwest!
Charles Babbage is a multidisciplinary artist and technician, with a penchant for digital and physical sculpture, animation, 3D printing, electrical and mechanical engineering, and robotics. He has combined his deep interests in traditional art and puppetry with science and technology to create a career spanning over 30 years. In his 14-year tenure as Senior Art Director for Michael Curry Design, he has led the design for countless live shows and events staged worldwide. Clients have included Disney, Universal Studios, Cirque du Soleil, the Wynn Resorts, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift. In his spare time, Charles enjoys constructing model kits for vintage Hollywood horror creatures and enjoying cinema of all kinds.
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Kennedy School Theater has everything from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. Food and drink are welcome in the theater. No outside food or drink is allowed.
It is free to park in McMenamins Kennedy School parking lot and there is plenty of free street parking in the neighborhood.