Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:11:13 -0600
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Narration ~ When and how to Use it..


Hi, Pixie.
I do some shows with narration and some without (with only puppets 
speaking).  When I choose the narrator format, I develop a character 
for myself and keep the narrator in that character.  The narrator 
sometimes interacts with the puppet characters.  Of course you can also 
do an invisible narrator with a radio announcer-type voiceover (both 
Paul Mesner and Leon Van Weelden-and of course others- do that very 
well).  I personally don't feel comfortable in that format, but I do 
have fun with the narrator-as-character. Advantages of the narrator 
show:  transitions are easier and audience control is super easy.
Monica
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre
319 N. Calhoun, POB 330
West Liberty, IA. 52776
http://www.puppetspuppets.com



On Jan 31, 2009, at 2:43 PM, Pixie Moss wrote:

> ** I apologize if this is a duplicate post. I seem to be having 
> difficulty
> posting. **
>
>
>  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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