Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:02:52 -0400
From: Liz Evans <liz-AT-etherboy.com>
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Puppetry Bailout


Hobey Ford wrote:
> Thank you for your kind words.  When I considered who we are and
> started writing, the thing really wrote itself.  If it is powerful,
> that is reflective of our collective work in puppetry, past and
> present.    It needs a bit of editing and  Liz had a few suggestions.
> If it is to be all puppets, then there are sections that don't quite
> make sense and will need reworking. 

Actually I think that some of it should be puppeteers, instead of
puppets.  Puppets are extremely engaging, as we all know, but it is
the power of the human face (those who are losing their jobs) that
will end up being most poinient (sp), if placed properly.

I'll take a look at it if you would like. You can send the section
you think would do better with puppeteers saying it to my e-mail address.


> Once its cleaned up I will repost it.  Then I suggest you each do the
> whole piece straight through.  I will set up a private youtube channel
> where we can all upload our videos.  We can then do a theoretical edit
> where we choose which puppet says what.  Once its worked out people
> could e-mail only their selected clip to me in quicktime format.  Any
> music  ideas in the public domain or your own music could be posted
> there as well.  The music should be quiet and unabstrusive, but
> reinforcing. I can edit the clips together  on finalcut then repost it
> for a final review before we post it publicly on youtube.  

This sounds excellent, but I would also send it to Obama's website
in addition to you tube.  You might also send it to Rachele Maddow and
Keith Oberman.  This is the kind of thing they would love, especially 
Rachele. If we want attention, there is nothing like MSNBC to get it
seen. Especially if after it is sent, everyone sends a quick email to
her staff requesting that she view it.

Best,


Liz
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