When you’re cutting fur, there are a few things to think about. First of all, don’t cut through the fibers of the fur. The fur will be cut straight and it will look very unnatural. Punch a hole with the scissor where you are going to start cutting. Then cut with the tip of the [...]
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has announced, beginning August 2007, a second season of ANIMOTION! This six-week intensive program is intended for those with a strong interest in puppetry and physical theatre and the desire to expand their range of abilities. The course will include daily instruction in manipulation, movement, voice, clown, mask, design [...]
Baby Sinclair is up for sale on Ebay! The seller claims the puppet was was made in Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, but never made it on screen. The starting bid – $3000.00. Owning a piece of deteriorating puppet history – priceless. Check out the auction here.
Puppet Rampage 2007! The National Puppetry Festival will be held at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN, July 17-22, 2007. The National Puppetry Festival is a biennial happening produced by The Puppeteers of America. This is a great way to enjoy performances both traditional and contemporary from across the USA, but it’s also a chance to [...]
According to this article in Swedish newspaper, SvD, the hit Broadway show Avenue Q is coming to Sweden. The show will be performed (in Swedish) at the theater Maxim in Stockholm starting in 2007. The puppets will be made by the talented Petter Lennstrand, famous in Sweden for his hit puppet-show Allram Eest. The premiere [...]
If you are just starting out and the idea of using foam to create a puppet is new to you, then you need The Foam Book by Drew Allison and Donald Devet. The book is a great way for beginner builders to get used to working with foam and to get familiar with a few [...]
A new program airing on Canadian television aims to help children fight inactivity. The Show is called Roll Play and is produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment, the same company that brought us This Is Daniel Cook. The show encourages viewers to activly participate in movements that are demonstrated with the use of puppets and children. The moment [...]
