Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:13:40 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-sbcglobal.net> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppet superstars! Hi Mathieu, Thanks for posting this. Part of the original intention of Moodoo Puppets (based in Los Angeles) was to create shows for adult audiences. Starting in 2001, I worked with a talented group of puppeteers and artists to co-create an imaginative musical puppet show from outer space. We performed at the Derby, SIlverlake Lounge and other venues in Los Angeles to sold-out crowds, due to the fact that the headliner was a sought-after band called, "The Trachtenberg Family Slideshow Players". I had a lot of fun, met some really cool people, learned a lot, and had a unique and magical experience. It wasn't a money-making endeavor, however, and I wanted to try doing shows for kids. So I steered the show in that direction, which has worked out very well. I feel very successful in terms of fun, artistic satisfaction, learning on many levels, and earning income. Now it feels like I've taken the puppet show full circle, because we are "rocking" the family crowds. It's a rock show, but there's no music. We MAKE them laugh -- huge waves of laughter. Huge screams. Huge joy! Your post mentions certain aspects of a great show for adults: Freaky, unique, cool. I would add sexy, funny, imaginative, "rock and roll" (which can mean any kind of music that moves the crowd and brings people into their bodies -- and out of their minds). Basically the show should push people past the comfort zone a little and into having the most fun and creative experience anyone has ever had. They should pee their pants with laughter. Someone (or everyone) should get naked as a result of seeing the show. It must also reek of genius and intelligence. Thanks Mathieu, for putting out the call for Puppet Superstars. In response I ask the question: Who's on board? Michael Moodoo Puppets --- Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote: > I'm watching the Ziggy Stardust "motion picture", > and realise how much of a > freak David Bowie really was and probably still is. > Freaky and different is > good, in my book. > > He's more than freaky: he scary and hard to grasp, > but usually fascinating. > Kind of like a really good puppet (the scary part is > optionnal)! > > He is one of the biggest superstars, still to this > day. > He's got a definite connection wih puppetry, because > of his role as Jareth, > the Goblin king in the movie Labyrinth. > (That movie was probably the start of my fascination > with puppets, and the > introduction to Bowie's music.) > > Looking at his antics on stage, which are just as > extravagant as his music, > I'm thinking: wouldn't it be GREAT if a puppet show > could get such power in > front of audiences? Wether it be a music group > comprised of puppets or a > Blue Men Group kind of approach, I'm thinking > there's lots of potential. > Puppetry CAN be widely recognised as COOL, though > the smart use of pop > culture. > Then, by association, the rest of Puppetry can be > more visible, less > underground. > I don't think the few appearances of puppets on the > "Got Talent" TV shows > are enough so far. > > There are puppet bands out there. > > The one I can find info about is this: > http://www.puppetmastaz.com/ > They are a german rap group. Interesting and non > conventaional puppets. > Their rap is engaging too. They have videos on their > site and on youtube. > The whole website is built around the puppet > concept. Beware, there are some > terms that might be considered as vulgar...hey, it's > rap! > > I'd like to know about more puppet music groups. > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: > http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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