From: Jimsan777-AT-aol.com Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 13:16:38 EDT To: puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org Subject: [Puptcrit] Re:Puppet Orchestra & Obraztsov In a message dated 4/2/05 1:59:17 PM, Cahebay-AT-aol.com writes: > I'm designing one after the big band era , a compete orchestra and=A0 female > singer > A violinist , trumpet player and clarinet player will each do solo's=A0 as > well. > How many maniuplators will you use? I was priviledged some years ago to sit under the playing board at the Obraztsov Theater in Moscow while watching "the Unusual Concert," Obraztsov's famous rod puppet orchestra using "improvised" instruments from water closet, cat in the bag, etc. Although=20that was before small video cameras were invented, I have a later video of the performance (from the audience POV.) I purchased it in Zagreb last year at the O. exhibit in conjunction with the PIF Festival. I was also given an earlier=20copy when I performed at the O. Theatre in 2001. It took a number of puppeteers...forgetting the exact number...but backstage was a pianist accompanying, at least one puppeteer per puppet, with playing board at shoulder height or higher. Everyone needed a neck massage following the performance. I saw the program on tv back in the 50s, on the Ed Sullivan Show. I also have slides I took from back stage....but must look for them. I know of no book, but these puppets were generally from wood and probably papier mache. Having the opportunity to operate them was sheer pleasure. O. had invented a way for the rods and cables to go up through the body and out the arm connection and down into the hand to control fingers, etc. BTW, there will be an exhibition of the Obraztsov's rod puppets in "the Northeast" in May-June. I'm trying to find out where...anyone know? They are open to having the exhibition travel following the run in the NE. They are funded by the Russian govt, and are asking only living expenses for two and=20some other expenses to mount the exhibition elsewhere....the puppets are from the WWII era. (My information may be a bit sketchy...I'm getting more details.) Sincerely, Jim Gamble _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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