Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 10:22:52 -0400 Subject: PUPT: Puppet Criticism Again: A Call for Ideas! From: robert smythe <robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org> Later this month Mum Puppettheatre will perform at the 10th Annual International Dance Festival and Conference in Bytom, Poland, a gathering of those who dance, those who make dance, and those who write about dance. Past participants have included Mikhail Baryshnikov; Anna Kisselgoff, Dance Critic for the New York Times comes this year. In addition to performing we will take part in symposia for students of dance criticism. We believe that our inclusion in a dance festival is significant for the world of puppetry, as so far it dance seems to be the only established art form that is willing to look at puppetry on its own terms. This is also significant for Mum Puppettheatre and American puppetry, as this marks the first time this prestigious festival has included puppetry in its offerings, even though Poland has long led the world in its explorations of puppetry. I have been asked to contribute examples of writing about the artform that I have found useful. I've drawn a blank. I'm not sure that I've ever encountered writing (critical writing) about puppetry that was useful to the artist. So, I ask the assembled for their wisdom. What writing has helped you in your own work? Has there been a piece of writing specifically aimed at your work that you found useful? Graduate students from all over the world will take part in these symposia, seeing work at night and writing and discussing it during the day. This is a chance to get some thinking done about puppet criticism (what an idea for this list!) Historically, dance, more than any other art form in our time, has really gotten its act together, figuring out how to include everyone under the tent, raising the profile of the form, creating a core of study that passes academic muster. Puppetry can learn a lot from dance. I'd like to share, possibly, the best of the best with the conference in Poland. I'd appreciate any assistance or examples you might care to give. Thanks for your help. Robert Smythe Artistic Director Mum Puppettheatre 115 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 T: 215.925.7686 F: 215.922.5184 robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org http://www.mumpuppet.org --- Personal replies to: robert smythe <robertsmythe-AT-mumpuppet.org> --- List replies to: puptcrit-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Admin commands to: majordomo-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu --- Archives at: http://lists.village.virginia.edu/~spoons
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