Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 09:32:26 -0400
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppet Activism and Advocacy - Dateline: Bali


Daniel,

Thanks for posting the story, it is thought provoking.

Under your criteria, our Eco education productions would
fall under Eco Activism. Our goal, with these productions,
is to educate about the effects man has on the natural world to
as many of our local and world community members as we can.

We have one show that is based on Toothed Whale and Dolphin evolution. 
We open a new production, "Birds in History", in two weeks.  The
production revolves around two species of North American
birds that are extinct today, mainly by man's hands. The
third bird is the American Bald Eagle, brought to the brink of
extinction and then brought back. Both it's endangered status and
it's recovery occurring due to man's actions.

Unfortunately, I understand that the world community did not
learn the DDT lesson and now other birds such as the Egyptian
Ibis hang in the balance.

I believe we, the puppetry community, are poised in a very effective
art form to help sway social and environmental changes for the better.
I certainly hope so.  But, I hope we don't ever loss sight of the
"telling a good story" end of our performance work.

Liz


-- 
K. Elizabeth Evans, President & Artistic Director
Renaissance Artist Puppet Company
http://www.RenArtPuppetCo.com
610-630-4259
Company performing -AT-
The Montgomery County Cultural Center
208 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company's
mission is to promote excellence in puppetry as a
Theatrical art form and as an Educational tool by incorporating
historical and cultural diversity along with quality performance
techniques to tell our stories.
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