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  • Matthew Leabo

    Part-time Lecturer

    Email
    leabom@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    N - 66 Fifth Avenue

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    Matthew Leabo

    Profile

    Over 10 years experience in the fields of:

    • Puppetry, (on and off Broaway, as well as film and telivision.)
    • Scenic Design, set design and construction 
    • 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

    Current Courses

    Independent Study
    PUIL 3900, Spring 2024

    Past Courses

    Space/Materiality
    PUFY 1020, Summer 2023

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