From: LucretiaG-AT-aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 09:34:07 EST
Subject: Re: PUPT: Training


I agree with Dave's comments that "acting training" would only improve one's 
puppetry options and performances. I think that "acting"shoud be included in 
the workshop offerings at Puppet Festivals.  When I suggested it  I was told 
that puppeteers don't want acting classes and second "who would teach it?" .  
neither are particularly solid reasons not to do it, but I do believe that it is 
so important that good instructors should be sought  out and an acting 
component should be added to festivals. -just as a start into that important 
element.   So, perhaps when/if I am ever on the workshop committee for a festival I 
could put my money where my mouth is and make that hapapen.
For myself, the acting has evolved and now I do a little part time work doing 
voice-overs. I have a huge repertory of character voices in my head and am 
good at interpreting lines and reading and enunciating well - so I don't have to 
do many "takes."  (My current voices are on the Verizon web site - at 
Superthinkers.com -the Peetnick Mysteries.  I play Penn Peetnik and many other female 
characters. It sure is fun and pays well too!)  In this business of being a 
puppeteer, diversity helps!
debbie

Deborah Costine
gerwickpuppets.com
508-481-6837
puppets and nature art 


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