To: Puptcrit <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
From: Ed Atkeson <edatkeson-AT-earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:14:08 -0400
Subject: [Puptcrit] Chinese shadow pupptes at SUNY Albany


I know there aren't many pupcritters in my area, but just in case...
Ed A
Albany NY

A fantastic personal collection of shadow puppets has been discovered  
in the posession of a professor at the State University. They will be  
on display as follows (the school's blurb):

This dynamic installation brings to life a 2,000-year old popular  
folk art that continues to engage audiences of all ages. Featuring  
actual shadow figures and documentary video material from the  
collection of Dr. Fan Pen Chen (UAlbany East Asian Studies Department)
Nov 2, 2007-Jan 6, 2008
Opening Reception: Fri, Nov 2, 5-7pm
New York State University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY  
12222 (518) 442-3300

Also, this performance by the Chinese Theatre Works troupe:

TIGER TALES: production by Chinese Theatre Works
The Chinese Theatre Works is the only professional Chinese shadow  
theater company in the United States. Drawing on the China=92s 2,000- 
year history of shadow puppetry,Tiger Tales blends ancient and  
contemporary techniques in a comical story of survival in the modern  
jungle. Tiger Tales is performed in English accompanied by  
traditional Chinese music,and is suitable for all ages.
Performance: Fri, Nov 9, 7pm at the Art Museum

OVERHEAD PROJECTOR SHADOW PUPPETRY WORKSHOPS:
Conducted by Chinese Theatre Works
These workshops will guide participants through the entire process of  
planning, designing, building and performing a 2-5 minute shadow  
figure production.Participants will create brief shadow performances  
using a range of materials (cardstock,acetate,wire,fabric  
scraps,gel,found objects,kitchen utensils,toys,and more). Ages 8 to  
adult

ABOUT CHINESE SHADOW THEATRE:
Shadow theatre is an Asian contribution to the performing arts. In  
China, ancient written records tell about a Taoist magician using  
shadow images to comfort the great Han Emperor, who was grieving the  
death of his beloved wife. Over the centuries, the Chinese shadow  
theatre tradition evolved into a sophisticated art form, closely  
related to Chinese opera. Delicately carved and colored animal-skin  
figures are manipulated behind cloth screens to portray characters  
from literature, folktales, and religious parables.

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