NEXT GUILD MEETING:
Sunday, Sept 19, 5:15 PM
at the Puppet Showplace Theatre
32 Station Street
Brookline, MA 617-731-6400
Program:
SCENE CHANGES IN PUPPETRY
Making smooth scene changes is a practical and important skill for the production of polished works for the puppet stage. We will learn from three presenters their strategies for puppet show scene changes. Working with different styles of puppetry, these professional puppeteers make these changes appear effortless from the outside, while managing complex actions in small, dark backstage spaces.
Topics include: character changes (where to place/pick up puppets), sound/lighting changes, and set changes. Each speaker will talk about the challenges of each puppetry form, traditional sequences, their particular strategies, and what they are working on refining for the future.
There will be a Show and Tell, and “Where You At” for people to tell what they’ve been up to. Bring your latest puppet to show!
There will be a potluck supper during the break, so please bring something to share. (And remember to take your dishes at the end!)
Meetings are held at the Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA (617-731-6400).
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The Incubator...
Where great ideas are hatched!
Are you working on a project, but can't get to that important next step? Do you have a great idea for a puppet show, but just don't know where to begin? The Incubator is a casual group that meets at the Puppet Showplace, to foster and encourage the development of creative ideas of emerging artists, veteran puppeteers, teachers, and puppet enthusiasts in a casual, informal environment. All ideas are welcome and show and tell is encouraged. For more information, click here.
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GUILD NEWS:
BAGOP T-Shirts Available!
If you don't have yours yet, come to the meeting to purchase your very own T-Shirt and support the guild! You can also contact Alice Schaefer, 27 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA 02458 to cost $15.00 each (plus $2 if you want it mailed to you). The shirts were designed by guild member John Lechner.
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Puppet Slam is an evening of short, theatrical mini-plays for adults that use (or sometimes abuse) puppets for all or part of the drama. The performers range from the seasoned professional to the nascent puppeteer, and often include poets, musicians, dancers, mimes, actors, and other sundry affiliated artists.
Schedule for the 2010-2011 Season:
November 13
January 22
March 19
May 21
July 23
All shows at 8:00 PM. More info here.
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PAST EVENTS:
DAY OF PUPPETRY
In 2008, we celebrated the National Day of Puppetry in collaboration with the Puppet Showplace Theatre.
Read about it here!
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PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA
REGIONAL FESTIVAL
Every other year - watch for details
The PofA Regional Festival features performances, workshops, seminars, exhibit and more! BAGOP members are needed to volunteer and help (you get a discount on the registration fee.) If you want to perform or give a workshop, appliations are due Feb. 15th. For more information, visit the Festival Website.
Puppet Exhibit
"Puppets in the Gallery"
Last year at the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, presented by the Needle Arts Guild
See photos!
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