I know this is very last minute but for anyone in the Greater Toronto Ontario Area (Canada), the Puppetmongers will be showing Cinderella In muddy York at the Tarragon Theatre Extra Space in Toronto. Here is the information I received from them.
“Monday the First of January 2007 is tomorrow (or today already) and the last [...]
Well it would seem that there are some very cool things happening over at the Ontario Puppetry Association (see previous post). First off I would like to congratulate Phil Arnold and Mike Harding (see previous post), on their new positions as President and Vice President of the OPA, respectively. I must admit that I was [...]
There is a site called BLURB, which is simply amazing! You can publish your own bound book; hard cover or paperback for around $20.00 US. Just sign up, and download their publishing software: This user friendly software gives you the capability to add pictures, and writing of your very own. Is there a puppetry book [...]
Something that I have been thinking a lot about recently is the idea of creating a “name for yourself” (reputation) as a builder. I know I have worked very hard to do so and it is always a thrill when someone says they know my work or that I built a puppet that inspired [...]
On December 18 at 8:00pm and 11:00pm EST, the Travel Channel will be showing Puppet Planet: A Very New York Christmas. It’s billed as a reality/travel show. I can’t wait to see what the buzz will be surrounding this one.
Don’t forget, December 18.
April 2008 will mark UNIMA’s 20th Congress and World Puppetry Festival. The folks at SpareParts Puppets in Australia have posted the promotional video. The festival will be held in Perth and showcase acts from all over the world. If you are interested…they are still searching for Performers. Check out the video HERE!
Anyone who has visited Prague will probably have seen these puppets on the Charles Bridge. The Boretcheque Marionette Theatre consists of Josef Borek, his wife Jana and their son Petr. At least one them can be seen performing on the Bridge most days during the tourist season.
The marionettes play along to classical music by Bach, [...]
If you have a hard to buy for puppeteer on your holiday shopping list, look no further than Zazzle. There are many items to choose from contributors you know (and some you don’t). Let the world see your puppety soul.
This delightful shirt can be used as an instant puppet. Just remove [...]
