To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:00:35 -0500
Subject: [Puptcrit] Magnets


I have started using magnets a lot!
Like them very much.
I use rare earth ones and sheet metal on my playboard. Have also used 
magnetic paint. That is only good with rare earth magnets.
M
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mathieu René" <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca>
To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 10:34 PM
Subject: [Puptcrit] Toy Theatre: primitive approach ?


> Hi all.
>
> I'm meeting with one of my favorite customer tomorrow morning (Monday).
> She always brings me such inspiring projects, and she's fun to work for.
> Among other things,  there is a possibility that I may build her a simple
> Toy Theatre.
>
> For her purposes,  since she's a storyteller for classrooms, who travels 
> on
> foot, the simpler the better.
> So I'm wondering what we can do without, to lighten the total weight, and
> simplify manipulations.
>
> Three questions for Puptcritters:
>
> 1- Can a Toy Theatre be efficient without its own lights?
> The usual lighting in classrooms is usually fluorescent tubes.
>
> 2- Could a single desktop lamp (or booklight if possible) be enough to 
> light
> the toy theatre's stage?
> I'm not talking about a shadow show, just your regular silhouettes on
> sticks, within a box.
>
> 3- Does adding magnets under the puppets and metal under the floor really
> enhance the efficiency?
> Or is it just a gadget? (I've seen this in really cheap Toy Theatres in
> stores). I personally like the idea of stability it might bring,  but I've
> no idea how this translates into performing a show.
>
> Thanks for pointers!
>
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