Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:40:21 -0400
From: Mary Horsley <mphorsley-AT-earthlink.net>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] encouragement - suggestion?


Ok, already......sigh, I think I will rejoin or at least send the money
in...lol. I am so glad you had a great time, but sometimes we just can't
afford everything. I have been involved with getting my student with down
syndrome involved in a drama camp.......maybe next year.

Mary H. 


On 7/14/08 6:02 PM, "Liz Evans" <liz-AT-etherboy.com> wrote:

> In addition to Mark's comments regarding P of A and UNIMA USA (that is
> our international organization for those that are unfamiliar)
> 
> Regional and National Festivals provide:
> 
> 1.)An opportunity to speak one on one with your peers and those
> with more experience than you may have.I
> 2.)They offer Workshops on many areas of puppetry from building to
> managing your company, to Performing techniques and learning    about
> grant writing.
> 3.)They offer an opportunity to see professionals perform all manner of
> shows ( educational, family, edgy, and adult, etc)
> 4.)The opportunity to test out a small bit of a show or just have a goof
> on something at either Potpouri or the Slams.
> 5.)An opportunity to meet some of our great performers and innovators
> of  our field.
> 6.)A chance to say, as Mark mentioned, I have an extended family
> that    will always be there for me when I have questions,
> frustrations,  happy events, or happy accidents.
> 
> But P of A is not just festivals, it also offers you a Phone and Address
> book for every member in P of A.  It sends you articles about others all
> during the year. Provides you with a library of books and tapes on
> puppetry and a Bookstore with books, videos, and patterns that you can
> purchase for your own collection. And an incredible deal on Liability
> insurance for your company or you as an individual performer.
> 
> And then there is UNIMA.  Ever wonder what it would be like to perform
> over seas, or to go to a World festival, or to get information
> throughout the year about world puppetry events.  Well, that is what
> UNIMA does.  Their members can get assistance setting up a tour, letting
>   world venues know a bit about your work whether it is performance or
> construction, or both.
> 
> And this coming year in Atlanta, we are going to see a joint festival of
> P of A and UNIMA USA.  Bringing us a look at what puppeteers are doing
> across the country and across the world.
> 
> There is going to be a joint membership drive this year for these two
> organizations.  Steve Abrams please correct me if I am off on my
> numbers, but I believe that if you join both organizations you will
> receive a 10% or $10 discount on each.
> 
> So take a minute to stop and think about these two organizations as the
> Treasure trove of assistance that they can be to any puppeteer; new,
> old, or otherwise.  I hope that you will join the family and reap all
> the rewards they afford.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Liz
> 
> 
> K. Elizabeth Evans, President & Artistic Director
> Renaissance Artist Puppet Company
> http://www.RenArtPuppetCo.com
> 610-630-4259
> 
> Renaissance Artist Puppet Company's
> mission is to promote excellence in puppetry as a
> Theatrical art form and as an Educational tool by incorporating
> historical and cultural diversity along with quality performance
> techniques to tell our stories.
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