Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:31:19 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Unraku meetup


Give a us a hint or example of some of the techniques you learned.

On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 4:08 AM, Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:
> Hi all.
>
> I had the honor and pleasure of spending Saturday with the troup "Unraku",
> in Toronto. I participated in an express workshop they were giving, open to
> all interested.
> It was fun, motivating, and inspiring. We had three completely
> new-to-puppetry persons there, they were catching on quickly, and obviously
> had a lot of fun.
> The Unraku teaching approach is fun and is pressure-free. The participants
> feel at ease immediately.
> The techniques are easy to catch and very to-the-point.
>
> We saw Unraku perform the "Bohemian Rhapsody" number they had already posted
> online.
> That was a treat. Then we got to redo it ourselves.
>
> After the workshop, the troup and I went to catch something to eat, and
> chatted for a bit.
> Everyone in Unraku is very positive, very passionate, very involved with the
> work, and very talented.
> I can feel BIG potential emanating from their small creative community, and
> can predict great big achievements in the near future.
>
> The time I spent with them was a great booster for me, both in motivation
> and inspiration.
>
> If you have an event or venue and are looking for performances, or workshop
> givers, think of them first!
>
> Thank you Andrew, Terry, Kelly, Christy, "Bean" and Robyn, for the
> hospitality and wonderful time.
>
>
>
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