Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:21:20 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: Karen Larsen <karenlarsen-AT-earthlink.net>
Subject: PUPT: Help locating Italian Puppets


Hi All,

I need some timely help from the group.  Our theatre has a business neighbor (owns a great neighborhood pub) who has been helping us a lot lately with local fundraising.  She's just about to open a family Italian restaurant, also in the neighborhood, and would like to use an Italian puppet theme in the decorating.  She's asked us to help her find the puppets & an appropriate puppet stage. We think this is a great idea as it adds more of a puppet presence in the neighborhood.  Problem is, though Mr. Google and I found lots of compelling and visual research on Italian and Sicilian puppets, I can't seem to find any sources for procuring them... either new or antique figures.

Does anyone here have information about American or international sources for any of the following:  Italian-esque puppets, stages, appropriate prints or artwork, appropriate props, or anything else that would have visual or authentic appeal. 

I'd be most grateful for the help!  Thanks.

Karen
Puppet Showplace Theate
Brookline, MA


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