From: Rolande Duprey <puppetpro-AT-aol.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:42:41 -0500
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Preparing a production


..." my perfectionistic tendencies are interfering with my creative  
expression..."<sigh>

This is so true!

How many puppeteers end up working on one detail to the exclusion of  
everything else? Only to find out, as Christopher Hudert said, the  
audience doesn't even notice?

Never discount the information gathered from actual rehearsal -- where  
you can tell what details need to be worked on and which ones can wait.

Let certain things wait -- even if they drive you crazy. They can be  
worked on later. Get the big stuff done first. Story. character. Style  
of presentation.

Set pieces can be replaced, backdrops can be repainted.

What is difficult and time consuming is to rebuild a puppet -- so make  
sure the puppet is what you want, and is built solidly enough to last,  
and can move really well. Rehearse with it so you know it very well.

Rolande



On Feb 13, 2008, at 10:57 AM, Lady Raven wrote:

> A question from a new puppeteer:
>
> How do you get a production ready for "the road?"  I seem to be  
> getting lost in the minutia ie: does this set piece work?  what do I  
> use for a backdrop?  etc.
>
> I know I need to just get on with the thing and practice until it  
> all comes together but my perfectionistic tendencies are interfering  
> with my creative expression...<sigh>
>
> Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lisa
> Looking Glass Players ~ Quality Puppet Theatre
> Wichita, Ks USA
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