From: GAzPuppets-AT-aol.com
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:09:12 EDT
Subject: Re: PUPT: Eureka!



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In a message dated 9/23/2002 11:06:56 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org writes:


> It seems to be that PofA often speaks out of both sides of its mouth. 
> If the point of this column is to help people (and I presume its 
> people who are fairly new to puppetry that would seek out this kind 
> of advice) what is PofA saying about the artistic impact of puppetry?
> 
> while it may be true that there are segments of the puppet world that 
> exist totally in a market-driven economy, it is not good for the PofA 
> to let this stand as advice to everyone.
> 
> I have no problem with this as Nancy's personal opinion. When it is 
> published as a "how to" for those with less experience, I think it is 
> time for the organization to actually define its editorial stand. 
> Even identifying this column as "tips for the puppet business person" 
> would be helpful.
> 

Who'd have thought - controversy over Eureka!  I, too, was taken aback at "3 
complaints and it's out" but that might be valid advice for someone 
presenting birthday party shows.  When a birthday mom hires a puppet show for 
her 4 year old, she just wants everybody to have a good time.  It's not an 
appropriate setting if you're trying to challenge your audience or take 
risks.  And doing a satisfying, well-designed, well-manipulated, entertaining 
show aimed at young children is valid.  Even if no one hates it.    

Most of the membership of P of A are educated, intelligent people capable of 
deciding which advice applies to them.  I don't think most reader's see a 
columnist's words as official P of A line.  Or do they?

Nancy Smith
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
   

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