From: IcarusPup-AT-aol.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 13:16:39 EDT
Subject: Re: PUPT: Digital Age for Puppeteers


Dori,

I have to comment yet again.  It troubles me to hear someone say they are 
against sessions on professional development being offered at what is 
essentially a professional conference.  

It also troubles me to hear someone say because they are not interested in a 
particular topic, they believe it should not be offered.  Perhaps a better 
way to address this would be "I would not attend such a workshop."  No 
offense to Jim and all the marvelous marionette performers, but I have zero 
interest in attending workshops on building marionettes.  Does that mean I 
think they shouldn't be taught?!?!?!

Rather than drafting a "pro-computer, con-computer" argument, maybe we should 
be thinking about what the role of our organization should be.  After all, 
isn't the purpose of a professional organization to keep its members 
up-to-date on current trends and technologies effecting their industry?  (Or 
at least shouldn't it be *one* of the goals?)

Just a thought.

Regards,
Rosemary
Icarus Puppet Company


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