I moved to the Chicago area this summer and wanted to get back into puppetry. I have a Master of Arts from UConn in puppetry, but haven't done much more than a little freelance work in years. I found Von Orthal Puppets online and signed up for their Rod Puppet class. I've always wanted to do a show about Johnny Appleseed. What better time than now to start?
The puppet is made of stuffed muslin and a paper mache head. It was exciting to get back into building for myself rather than someone else. Cynthia is very supportive and creates a fantastic atmosphere for creativity. Johnny is complete now...
...the script isn't. I have about 2-1/2 weeks to put together a five minute piece to perform. We are required to perform the puppets for the final class, a practice I fully support. A puppet isn't a puppet until it performs. Writting a script has always been my nemesis. Actions, words, intent...from brain and concept to puppet and audience. Still researching.
More to follow...
The puppet is made of stuffed muslin and a paper mache head. It was exciting to get back into building for myself rather than someone else. Cynthia is very supportive and creates a fantastic atmosphere for creativity. Johnny is complete now...
...the script isn't. I have about 2-1/2 weeks to put together a five minute piece to perform. We are required to perform the puppets for the final class, a practice I fully support. A puppet isn't a puppet until it performs. Writting a script has always been my nemesis. Actions, words, intent...from brain and concept to puppet and audience. Still researching.
More to follow...
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