Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 10:02:40 -0700
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
From: Bill Jones <wsjones-AT-basingstoke.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppets & opera?


We (San Francisco Opera) just did a production of "Pique Dame"...( 
known as the Queen of Spades in English...)
... a giant skeleton puppet... and a pastoral scene with 
puppets...VERY well done!

Bill



>I'm doing research on use of puppets in opera, when and where puppetry has
>been used, types of puppetry, well-known and lesser known operas 
>performed with
>puppets, etc.   I've had the great pleasure of seeing many from Salzburg,
>Koln, Italy, etc.   Anyone suggest books or sources for more in 
>depth reading?  
>
>If of general interest post here, (REPLY) otherwise send to me privately. 
>Jimgamble-AT-aol.com or jimgamblepuppets-AT-yahoo.com
>
>Thanks, Jim Gamble
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