Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:45:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Gregory Ballora <gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net>
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Roger Mara


Hi Mary,
I was really saddened to hear of Roger's passing. I
worked with him at Jim Gamble Puppet Productions, and
Roger taught me so much, particularily about rod
puppets. His work was so good, and well thought out.
Polished. I assume you can get a copy of his
"Mousecracker" from Elizabeth Luce. If not, I have a
copy some where.

Greg Ballora

--- Mary Decker <marydeck-AT-earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hello Puptcritters,
> 
> Another great loss in the world of puppetry. Roger
> Mara was diagnosed 
> with stomach cancer on December 11 and he died this
> past Monday, 
> January 15, at the age of 53.
> 
> Roger spent many years living and performing in
> California and then 
> moved to the Seattle area about five or so years
> ago. Over the years, 
> he performed at several festivals for the Pacific
> Southwest and 
> Pacific Northwest regions, including the 2002 fest
> at Asilomar, CA 
> and the recent 2006 festival in Tacoma, WA.
> 
> Some of us are trying to track down any recordings
> of Roger's 
> wonderful work.  So far, we're batting zero. If you
> have any video or 
> film footage, please please contact me.
> 
> Thanks,
> Mary Decker
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