From: Dmitri Carter <dmitri-AT-nwpuppet.org> Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:36:46 -0700 To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Subject: [Puptcrit] Wayang in Berkeley, CA Hello Puptcritters, I dropped off the list for several months so I hope I'm not repeating a prior post. For all those in the Bay Area, you might be interested in this wayang kulit show on April 25: http://events.berkeley.edu/? event_ID=14584&date=2009-04-25&tab=all_events They performed with the local gamelan in Seattle but didn't really seem to get word out to the puppet community. I only found out afterwards so I thought I'd try to help get the word out for their next show. If anyone has a chance to attend, I'd be curious to hear about the show. Best, Dmitri Carter dmitri-AT-nwpuppet.org http://www.nwpuppet.org Carter Family Marionettes Northwest Puppet Center 9123 - 15th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115 tel: 206 523 2579 fax: 206 523 8078 On Apr 11, 2009, at 9:00 AM, puptcrit-request-AT-puptcrit.org wrote: > Send puptcrit mailing list submissions to > puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > puptcrit-request-AT-puptcrit.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > puptcrit-owner-AT-puptcrit.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of puptcrit digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Kathleen Conroy) > 2. Re: glove (diane-AT-romperrhythm.com) > 3. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Jamie Ashby) > 4. Re: glove (Steve Abrams) > 5. Re: glove and stage design (Mark S. Segal) > 6. Re: That Glove Puppet Pattern (Mathieu Ren?) > 7. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans > (robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com) > 8. Re: Band Saw, Scroll Saw, other? (Stephen Kaplin) > 9. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Alexander Winfield) > 10. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Deborah Hunt) > 11. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Mathieu Ren?) > 12. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (The Independent Eye) > 13. Re: Band Saw, Scroll Saw, other? (Mathieu Ren?) > 14. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Hobey Ford) > 15. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (puppetpro-AT-aol.com) > 16. Re: Professional Puppet Stage Plans (Fred Greenspan) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:40:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: Kathleen Conroy <katmcy-AT-yahoo.com> > Subject: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <194198.74963.qm-AT-web51708.mail.re2.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > ?I have a carpenter friend?who is willing to build me a new puppet > stage, however I would like plans that he can build off of.? Anyone > know where I can get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:31:20 -0400 > From: diane-AT-romperrhythm.com > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] glove > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <mailman.175.1239384682.9392.puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > > In the Latshaw book it is also designed for 2 fingers in the head, > broad across back, narrow in front, nice and comfy, not baggy giving > great control. Just another option - yes we all have favs! Diane > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:55:27 -0400 > From: Jamie Ashby <jamie.ashby-AT-utoronto.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <502ED171-20BB-4774-8B78-41B73BC51D75-AT-utoronto.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > Hi Kathleen, > > Martin Stevens's _Course in Puppetry_, republished by Charlemagne > Press, has plans for both hand puppet and marionette stages. I am sure > others have recommendations as well! > > > Best, > > Jamie Ashby > > BA, MA, PhD Candidate, Graduate Centre for Study of Drama, University > of Toronto: "Ideas in Motion: New Work Development at Puppetmongers > Theatre Company" > Cofounder and Co-Artistic Director, The Bricoteer Puppetry Project > Member-at-Large, Ontario Puppetry Association Board of Trustees > > On 10-Apr-09, at 1:40 PM, Kathleen Conroy wrote: > >> I have a carpenter friend who is willing to build me a new puppet >> stage, however I would like plans that he can build off of. Anyone >> know where I can get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:56:13 -0400 > From: Steve Abrams <sapuppets-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] glove > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <93f64b620904101256q413ae3d4ga781c69dcdc07505-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > It is my great good fortune to have one made by George, himself. It > really > is an elegant design.George was not thrilled by the name that Dover > chose > when they re-published the book, but of course he was delighted to > have it > back in print. Both Larry Engler and I, lobbied Dover to get it > back in > print, > Over the years Dover has done a great service to the puppet > community by > reprinting classic books. > While Im at it, a big thank you to Luman Coad, Ray DaSilva and > Gary Busk > for the books that they brought back into print > Steve > > On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 2:31 PM, <diane-AT-romperrhythm.com> wrote: > >> In the Latshaw book it is also designed for 2 fingers in the head, >> broad across back, narrow in front, nice and comfy, not baggy giving >> great control. Just another option - yes we all have favs! Diane >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:48:14 -0400 > From: "Mark S. Segal" <segalpuppets-AT-comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] glove and stage design > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <194EFCC8319A4D27BFB12E7475D5E9A4-AT-segalpuppet> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > For (under)gloves only use the Latshaw pattern...adapt it to my > needs. Do > add some elastic to the neck and middle dart and use plastic boning > on the > bottom. > All seams on the outside away from the hand. > Re the Steven's stage.. think it was the second or third one I ever > built > (my partner still uses it ) has to be around 30yrs old and still going > strong. > The thing about that stage is that it was the springboard for all > that I > built subsequently. A real work horse adaptable unit. > The basic concept of its design is at the heart of what I am using > today > although my stage today is just a barrier and I use speaker stands. > > Mark > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:01:36 -0400 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] That Glove Puppet Pattern > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <C803436C65C54701A1506E6B25542E02-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi Kurt. > Wayne mentions you and your wife modified the Connell-Mahlman > pattern to > reduce the need for darts. Can you share it with us? > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:29:46 -0400 (EDT) > From: robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <3705.71.183.244.234.1239402586.squirrel-AT-71.183.244.234> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 > > Kathleen, > > I'm not sure what you're going to do with your puppet stage, in > terms of > it needing to be portable, or being used outdoors, for example, but > there > are alternatives to wood that you might want to investigate. > > Some people use pvc pipe. I've never found that durable enough for my > purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. It's > very > strong and inexpensive. I can describe it further if you like. > > Robert Rogers > >> ?I have a carpenter friend?who is willing to build me a new puppet >> stage, >> however I would like plans that he can build off of.? Anyone know >> where I >> can get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:12:26 -0400 > From: Stephen Kaplin <skactw-AT-tiac.net> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Band Saw, Scroll Saw, other? > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <F5CAAAF9-9083-4408-926A-077F603DE963-AT-tiac.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > Dear Puptniks, > I like my Delta Bandsaw also. It's a 16". I bought it off a metal > artist 10 years ago. It was too light a machine for his needs, just > right for mine. Like David says-- blade changes are daed easy-- > although now you have to hunt around a bit online to find the proper > blades. Or order them from the McMaster catalog. > > Stephen > On Apr 9, 2009, at 10:50 AM, David J. Syrotiak wrote: > >> Mathieu, >> >> I have a Delta Band saw that I love. Blade change is dead easy and >> the guides are easy to adjust after you get the hang of it. No >> vibration at all. If there is vibration it means that something's not >> right (bent input shaft, bad shimming to the floor, bad initial first >> setup, wheel out of true, etc). >> >> In my humble opinion the best band saw on the market. Bil Baird had a >> Rockwell/Delta saw that lasted him for over forty years. Literally >> thousands of marionettes were made with that one. Ours is slightly >> newer, but I plan on passing it down to my son if he wants it. >> >> Sincerely, >> >> David J. Syrotiak >> syrotiak-AT-comcast.net >> >> >> >> On Apr 9, 2009, at 9:56 AM, Mathieu Ren? wrote: >> >>> Thanks Gregory, for your input about the Delta Saw. >>> >>> I've seen a few negative reviews about its design and >>> functionality. Most >>> people complain about the difficulty to change and adjust the >>> blades, somem >>> people complaint about stability and vibrations. >>> I need a tool I can rely on. >>> >>> Does your model have these problems? >>> Does it look like this model and have the same specs? >>> http://www.drillspot.com/products/420464/ >>> Delta_Machinery_SM400_9_1_3HP_Band_Saw >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >>> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >>> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:17:40 -0400 > From: Alexander Winfield <sheepwpunks-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <7336f0e60904101717w38003c7bo6af26536aa98ede8-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Kathleen, > The design of the puppet stage obviously depends on what sort of > puppet > you will be using, and how many puppeteers will be performing. If > you can > find it, 'Punch and Judy' by Fraser offers some excellent designs > on the > classic tall Punch stage (very good for any kind of glove puppet). > This > website often has copies: http://www.puppetbooks.co.uk/ > > -Alexander > > On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM, > <robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com>wrote: > >> Kathleen, >> >> I'm not sure what you're going to do with your puppet stage, in >> terms of >> it needing to be portable, or being used outdoors, for example, >> but there >> are alternatives to wood that you might want to investigate. >> >> Some people use pvc pipe. I've never found that durable enough >> for my >> purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. It's >> very >> strong and inexpensive. I can describe it further if you like. >> >> Robert Rogers >> >>> I have a carpenter friend who is willing to build me a new >>> puppet stage, >>> however I would like plans that he can build off of. Anyone know >>> where I >>> can get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:19:37 -0400 > From: Deborah Hunt <maskhunt-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <68df17b00904101719m79609beeta8f142c5d05d1129-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Robert, > I would like to hear more of the black pipe. > Thankyou... > > On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM, > <robertrogers-AT-robertrogerspuppets.com>wrote: > >> Kathleen, >> >> I'm not sure what you're going to do with your puppet stage, in >> terms of >> it needing to be portable, or being used outdoors, for example, >> but there >> are alternatives to wood that you might want to investigate. >> >> Some people use pvc pipe. I've never found that durable enough >> for my >> purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. It's >> very >> strong and inexpensive. I can describe it further if you like. >> >> Robert Rogers >> >>> I have a carpenter friend who is willing to build me a new >>> puppet stage, >>> however I would like plans that he can build off of. Anyone know >>> where I >>> can get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > > -- > Deborah Hunt > MASKHUNT MOTIONS > www.myspace.com/maskhunt > > http://hemisphericinstitute.org/artistprofiles/index.php? > lang=Eng&Artist=dhunt&Menu=About&Category=Bio > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:40:23 -0400 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <5406D73258904D3DB7EDA722A90B2530-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Yeah Robert, > you left us on a cliffhanger here! > > Are tyou talking about ABS pipes? > Those make good percussion instruments, as proven by John Bell and > family, > on their show King George W. And the Devil. The hit the openings of > the > larger pipes (leaning against stands to point a bit upward) with > rubber > sandals. Very deep wind-percussion sound, reminescent of wooden logs. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:42:55 -0700 > From: The Independent Eye <eye-AT-independenteye.org> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <p06240805c605dc0574dc-AT-[192.0.0.100]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" > >> Some people use pvc pipe. I've never found that durable enough >> for my >> purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. It's >> very >> strong and inexpensive. I can describe it further if you like. > > We use 1" square aluminum tubing, bolted together. Inexpensive, > strong and very light. Our stage is 10 ft x 8 ft. x 8 ft., with > various extensions for masking & lighting - we'll be adding further > side extensions for THE TEMPEST. Supports not only the curtains but > a projection screen and about 20 lighting instruments (ranging from > birdies & inkies to 500w fresnels). We had a similar one with PVC > pipe, but not as sturdy, and given the problem of twisting the pipe > into the elbows, took a bit longer to set up and strike. You need to > drill the bolt holes very accurately with a drill press and mark them > carefully so they line up properly. We checked out various kinds of > connectors but none suited the purpose. > > Cheers- > > Conrad B. > > -- > Visit our website at <http://www.independenteye.org> for > our performance schedule > scripts & photo archives > books & CDs > our radio series "Hitchhiking off the Map" > and > our weekly weblog on the creation of a live-animation TEMPEST for 2009 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:28:47 -0400 > From: Mathieu Ren? <creaturiste-AT-primus.ca> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Band Saw, Scroll Saw, other? > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <F561F0A67515435EA45DF59ABF7ECF33-AT-critter1> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Wow, I wasn't expecting this thread to last this long. > > I guess a bandsaw is one of the few dear favorites tools of puppet > makers. > > Thanks all who gave me pointers about what is a good band saw, > where to find > one, and what to look for when testing it before buying. > > I've not found mine yet, but it shouldn't take very long now. > I missed two very interesting adds for band saws, on classified > adds. They > were probably gone before I even read the adds, at those prices. > > The adds are still there, taunting mem, because people are usually > too lazy > to remove them. > > I called upon my local sources, some outside the province, in case > they know > of a source or an industry that might be near me. Some people have > told me > that lesser known services specialize in used or refurbished tools. > They > cater to specific industries like construction, so they don't > really need a > store front. Just a warehouse, or even just a basement to store the > stuff. > > I'm waiting for answers. Send good vibes if you got'em! It would > be much > appreciated! > > Later today I'm making a triangular foot for supporting my finished > caricature clay model upright. > If I had my band saw already, the foot would take me a minute to > cut and 5 > others to install. Without the band saw, the cut will take me about 15 > minutes and it won't be perfect. > Not much longer t'ill well deserved convenience is mine! > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:19:24 -0400 > From: Hobey Ford <hobeyone-AT-gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: > <94bd5b080904110519p7d230861q9341f8cc87001bca-AT-mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Seattle Puppetory Theatre had a fabulous aluminum stage constructed > of roughly 30" X 40" rectangles of 3/4' square aircraft aluminum > stock. The corners were welded which is very tricky. Then the pieces > were hinged in various ways so that the collapsed neatly into two > perfect stacks which then fit snuggly into two canvas cases. The > aluminum rectangles create box hollow box structure within the canvas > cases and the puppets are stored in the hollow space within. The two > sections of staging unfold to create a two person hand theater. It > was without a doubt the most practical multifunctional stage > arrangement I have ever seen. The geometry of the stage I could > recreate but the problem is the welding is very specialized and I'm > sure the aluminum expensive. It was flat out brilliant. The show > "Return of the Bounce" was a UNIMA citation winner as well and was > charming as all get out. Joan King and Jean Mattson were the > puppeteers and one of their husbands, an e- Boeing engineer if I > remember correctly (which I am notorious for not) built and designed > the stage. > > On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 1:42 AM, The Independent Eye > <eye-AT-independenteye.org> wrote: >>> Some people use pvc pipe. ?I've never found that durable enough >>> for my >>> purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. ? >>> It's very >>> strong and inexpensive. ?I can describe it further if you like. >> >> We use 1" square aluminum tubing, bolted together. ?Inexpensive, >> strong and very light. ?Our stage is 10 ft x 8 ft. x 8 ft., with >> various extensions for masking & lighting - we'll be adding further >> side extensions for THE TEMPEST. ? Supports not only the curtains but >> a projection screen and about 20 lighting instruments (ranging from >> birdies & inkies to 500w fresnels). ?We had a similar one with PVC >> pipe, but not as sturdy, and given the problem of twisting the pipe >> into the elbows, took a bit longer to set up and strike. ?You need to >> drill the bolt holes very accurately with a drill press and mark them >> carefully so they line up properly. ?We checked out various kinds of >> connectors but none suited the purpose. >> >> Cheers- >> >> Conrad B. >> >> -- >> Visit our website at <http://www.independenteye.org> for >> ? ?our performance schedule >> ? ?scripts & photo archives >> books & CDs >> our radio series "Hitchhiking off the Map" >> and >> our weekly weblog on the creation of a live-animation TEMPEST for >> 2009 >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:03:59 -0400 > From: puppetpro-AT-aol.com > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Message-ID: <8CB88C57EB644AB-C40-4E2F-AT-webmail-mh43.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > > Kathleen, > Konrad Fredericks, the Punch and Judy man that performs in Covent > Garden (and around the world), sells the plans of his stage.?http:// > www.konradfredericks.com/for_sale.html > His stage is constructed out of very thin very strong (oak?); folds > up very tightly into a 4' roll -- light enough and durable enough > to travel with him to festivals around the world. > > I have designed hand puppet stages. Though aluminum and pvc have > their uses, nothing compares to wood. You can easily adapt wooden > stages without a lot of specialized equipment -- if it's well made > and well taken care of, it will last forever. One of my stages is > now 25 years old, and still going. > > > > > Rolande > > ??? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kathleen Conroy <katmcy-AT-yahoo.com> > To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Sent: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 1:40 pm > Subject: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > > > > > > > > > ?I have a carpenter friend?who is willing to build me a new puppet > stage, > however I would like plans that he can build off of.? Anyone know > where I can > get plans for a professional stage? -Kathleen > > > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:21:19 -0400 > From: Fred Greenspan <greenspan-AT-earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Professional Puppet Stage Plans > To: Puptcrit <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org> > Message-ID: <5DFDC183-AFBF-43DD-B287-ABF3191FA9A2-AT-earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed > > My main stage is from plans for an overhead Punch stage that I found > in a British Punch booklet. I modified the plans to make a hands in > front of face scrim stage. I used 5/8" square tube aluminum for the > collapsing sections of this "lazy tong" stage. I also use 3/4" wood > for the cross pieces. The stage collapses down to two aluminum > sections and seven cross sticks and it all fits into a hard shell > golf case with heavy drapery cloth cover, scrim, roof cloth, carpet > square for floor, and with room to spare for puppets, lights, etc. I > use the hard case if I have to fly. For local performances I just > slide the stage, carpet and cloth into a nylon tent bag that I can > carry over my shoulder. I use two guy ropes, one on each side, when > performing outdoors. The guy ropes are tied to stakes. When on a > surface that I can't hammer a stake into, I have two small plastic > patio umbrella bases filled with kitty litter that I use as rope > anchors. > > I've built three versions of the folding sections of this stage. The > first version was completely out of 3/4" wood, second was out of 1" > round aluminum tubing (very strong,but bulkier when folded down), and > the third and last version is the current 5/8" square tube aluminum > one. The cloth, cross pieces, scrim and roof cloth are all from the > original version. Each version was the same total weight. > > Fred Greenspan - Traditional Puppeteer > Ossining, New York > http://www.traditionalpuppetry.com > Punch & Judy, Italian marionettes, flea circus > > On Apr 11, 2009, at 8:19 AM, Hobey Ford wrote: > >> Seattle Puppetory Theatre had a fabulous aluminum stage constructed >> of roughly 30" X 40" rectangles of 3/4' square aircraft aluminum >> stock. The corners were welded which is very tricky. Then the >> pieces >> were hinged in various ways so that the collapsed neatly into two >> perfect stacks which then fit snuggly into two canvas cases. The >> aluminum rectangles create box hollow box structure within the canvas >> cases and the puppets are stored in the hollow space within. The two >> sections of staging unfold to create a two person hand theater. It >> was without a doubt the most practical multifunctional stage >> arrangement I have ever seen. The geometry of the stage I could >> recreate but the problem is the welding is very specialized and I'm >> sure the aluminum expensive. It was flat out brilliant. The show >> "Return of the Bounce" was a UNIMA citation winner as well and was >> charming as all get out. Joan King and Jean Mattson were the >> puppeteers and one of their husbands, an e- Boeing engineer if I >> remember correctly (which I am notorious for not) built and designed >> the stage. >> >> On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 1:42 AM, The Independent Eye >> <eye-AT-independenteye.org> wrote: >>>> Some people use pvc pipe. I've never found that durable enough >>>> for my >>>> purposes, but I use something similar - 1/2 inch black pipe. >>>> It's very >>>> strong and inexpensive. I can describe it further if you like. >>> >>> We use 1" square aluminum tubing, bolted together. Inexpensive, >>> strong and very light. Our stage is 10 ft x 8 ft. x 8 ft., with >>> various extensions for masking & lighting - we'll be adding further >>> side extensions for THE TEMPEST. Supports not only the curtains >>> but >>> a projection screen and about 20 lighting instruments (ranging from >>> birdies & inkies to 500w fresnels). We had a similar one with PVC >>> pipe, but not as sturdy, and given the problem of twisting the pipe >>> into the elbows, took a bit longer to set up and strike. You >>> need to >>> drill the bolt holes very accurately with a drill press and mark >>> them >>> carefully so they line up properly. We checked out various kinds of >>> connectors but none suited the purpose. >>> >>> Cheers- >>> >>> Conrad B. >>> >>> -- >>> Visit our website at <http://www.independenteye.org> for >>> our performance schedule >>> scripts & photo archives >>> books & CDs >>> our radio series "Hitchhiking off the Map" >>> and >>> our weekly weblog on the creation of a live-animation TEMPEST for >>> 2009 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >>> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >>> Archives: http://www.driftline.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org >> Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit >> Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org > Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit > Archives: http://www.driftline.org > > End of puptcrit Digest, Vol 54, Issue 11 > **************************************** > _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org Admin interface: http://lists.puptcrit.org/mailman/listinfo/puptcrit Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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