Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:01:02 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
From: Joe Dunfee <joe-AT-dunfee.com>
Subject: [Puptcrit] College puppet programs


Barry University in Miami, FL offered some puppetry classes for a 
while under the leadership of Pat Minnaugh (sp?).  But, when she 
died, the program did as well.

I am surprised that more theater programs don't offer puppetry, even 
as a small supplement to the traditional theatre program. 
Marionettes, especially, would be a great way for students to build 
sets, do lighting, and costume actors for an entire show.  Even if 
they never manipulated the puppets, that alone could be 
valuable.  The "actors" could even be stock cloth marionettes the 
students borrow for the project.  But, I suspect most would prefer to 
make their own.  A "cookie cutter" set of patterns, doll heads, and 
hands could be made available.  This may be the only opportunity most 
students get, to flesh out an entire full-stage show.


Joe Dunfee  joe-AT-dunfee.com
Gordonville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 

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