Matthew Leabo
Part-time Lecturer
Email
leabom@newschool.edu
Office Location
N - 66 Fifth Avenue
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Profile
Over 10 years experience in the fields of:
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Puppetry, (on and off Broaway, as well as film and telivision.)
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Scenic Design, set design and construction
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Carpentry, focus on furniture
5yrs experiece as a Shop Technician, @ Parsons, The New School, focus on wood shop and metal shop.
4yrs experience teaching at Parsons and the School of Vissual Arts. Courses included: Puppetry, Advanced Puppetry, Space and Materiality and Models Mockups and Prototypes.
With strong making skills in materials like paper, foams, fabric, plastics, wood and metal, my focus is a hands on approach to guiding students in bringing their ideas to a physical reality. I teach safe, proper and precise practices to machines and tools to allow for best desired outcomes. I set an encouraging environment that allows for students to learn at thier individual pace. With advanced skills in mechanical movement, connections and articulation from my years in Puppetry I am a great resource for those looking to explore related work.
Degrees Held
School of Vissual Arts BFA (Illustration)
Parsons MFA (Industrial Design) - Anticipated May 2023
Performances and Appearances
Pee Wee Herman Show on Broadway- Puppeteer
Pee Wee Herman Show on Broadway(HBO Special)- Puppeteer
Arias with a Twist NYC- Puppeteer
Arias with a Twist Touring- Puppeteer
Research Interests
Sustainability, Eco-friendly, Puppetry, Set Design, Prop Design, Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Boat making, Pipe(tobacco) making Bow(Archery) making, Wood working, Metal working.
Portfolio
Leabo Land