Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:41:01 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Toy Theatre: primitive approach ?


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On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 5:09 AM, Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> > 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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