Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:09:43 -0500
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Toy Theatre: primitive approach ?


What about a trifold stage sort of like or even made from a scaled
down project display board that would fit into a 30" X  24" X 3"
plastic portfolio carrying case.  It could be card board or 1/8 inch
Luaun plywood for strenghth.   You could have a card board (or the
same luaun) framed shadow screen insert  or a thin sheet of white
plexiglass for shadow use but then make it removeable to where a
simple black backdrop could be installed.  It could then suffice for
glove puppets or two dimensional rod puppets.  These 2D figures can be
fully jointed rod puppets made from matte board.  The joints are made
with plastic rivets fashioned from weed eater cord with the ends
heated and flattened.  You illustrate the facades of the figures.
They are sort of animated toy theater figures.  scenary flats are
optional but a little playboard is nice. Drill holes in the 2" X 1" X
20" wood playboard for holding small scenary props or puppets.  Its
mulit-use and if she does work shops afterward she can take her pick
of techniques.  The most compact lighting for all the uses would be a
mini flourescent which could pack nicely at the top of the case.  or a
very small clip on spot. I've used a plug in light socket and a lamp
extention cord with a small aluminum pie tin visor with your pick of
bulbs, this hung from a yard stick above. The scenary drops or
backdrop or scrims hang from a yard stick-like stick which hangs from
the top in slots cut into the wings of the project board.  include a
pair of long black gloves and throw in a peeper for good measure.
Shoot, I'm going to go build one!

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:58 AM, Mathieu René <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> wrote:
> Thanks Alan and Christopher.
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> I did not really think about sightlines. Not yet had time to think through
> all steps, since this is still up in the air, not confirmed. Our meeting
> this morning will determine wether or not I'll build it, and when.
> It will be either this or a mini shadow theatre.
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