Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:27:50 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Narration ~ When to use and how much is too much ?


With student productions I become the narrator, welcoming other  
classes to see their shows.  I set the stage,  then if scenes are  
changing I might let folks know, "later that day...."
Also when students hesitate I might say,  "and the princess  
said....." to cue them   or if not very clear,  "yes, the princess  
told the queen......"   and then the "that's the end of the show."
Less is best.   liz

On Jan 31, 2009, at 2:52 PM, Pixie Moss wrote:

I was wondering if folks could write a bit about narration in regards to
puppet shows. Any thoughts at all.

How much is to much ? When is it most appropriately used ? How should  
it not
be used, and anything else that relates.

We are looking at adapting the tale,

The Nixie of the Millpond, http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm181.html  ,  
for
our first show. My temptation is to use  a lot of narration to  
transition
some of the scenes ..but I know that is a no, no..that I need to  
think more
in terms of action...

I was wondering however, when and how is it preferable to use it..


~ Pixie



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Enchanted Gypsy ~ Travel Diaries
http://www.enchantedgypsy.blogspot.com/
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