Subject: PUPT: S.A.A.P. Redux
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:34:09 -0400


We assume Jeff's motives are largely self-promotional.  We'll know more 
about what he's rally up to July 9th.  The problem is that the media would 
just as soon promote his nonsense as representing puppetry as pay attention 
to the increasingly sophisticated use of puppetry by several local 
cutting-edge theatre companies, to reviewing puppet events as more than 
incidental children's entertainment - which is usually not taken seriously 
either, and to appreciating variety arts in general.
And yes, unruly kids can be a problem, but they come with the territory No 
"legislation" or phony crusade will do as much as performer preparation.  
We've had Boston Area Guild programs in the past about dealing with 
audiences and avoiding problems.  The general rule is "get them on your 
side", and satisfy the kids needs.  Just make sure they don't "attack" 
someone else instead.  It's not fair to incite them to "go bother the mime."






"That's the way to do it!"


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