From: Fred Greenspan <greenspan-AT-earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:55:04 -0400
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] On a "Traversa" String Budget


Congratulations and best wishes on this new endeaver Sean. What a  
great opportunity to add to the puppetry community. In my opinion  
this theatre's chances for success have now vastly improved with you  
at the helm. Good luck!

Fred

Fred Greenspan - Traditional Puppeteer
Ossining, New York
http://www.traditionalpuppetry.com
Punch & Judy, Italian marionettes, flea circus

On Jul 16, 2008, at 10:32 AM, seankeohane-AT-aol.com wrote:

>
>
>     Ciao, bella!
>
>     Hello, all!  As both Italian crossbars and PoA resources have  
> come up in unconnected PuptCrit letters recently, this
>
> seems an opportune time to mention that I have been asked to be  
> Executive Director of a wonderful little gem of a not-for-profit
>
> marionette theater in Florida... with an Italian name.  Coincidence?
>
>     Unfortunately, the space has been shuttered since January due  
> to a health scare for the founder and some resulting
>
> financial woes.
>
>     It's not my intention to rob Peter to pay Paul, as I know many  
> of us seek donations and grants as well as gigs, and it
>
> does seem that things are even a little tighter this year.  But, as  
> there are not all that many purpose-built, year round puppet
>
> theaters operating in the country, it's my hope to revive this one  
> and make it part of the overall puppeteering community.
>
>     Should any PuptCritters have an inclination to offer moral  
> support, advice, or thoughts (or more!) on donations,
>
> potential grants, board members, etc., it would be very welcome.  I  
> would rather have posted a note here about the puppet theater  
> making a grand
>
> re-opening, and hopefully will be able to do just that soon, but  
> this particular note goes out because this seems to be a pivotal
>
> moment regarding the future of the space, and the identity, not to  
> mention existence, of the marionette theater.
>
>     To keep this query beneficial to all, perhaps general, "big  
> picture" comments could be added to the string (hmmm)
>  here,
>
>
> and anyone with specific questions or comments, or desiring more  
> information, could write me offline. Some cliches are true:
>
> after having done some touring and lecturing with my own small  
> shows, I'm developing a new appreciation for all those who run
>
> their own puppet theaters!
>
>     Thank you, everyone! Grazie!
>
>
>     Sean
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