Beginners' guide to puppetry
Start 2012 with the "Beginners' guide to puppetry", a quick list of references to articles that will help you on your journey in discovering the world of puppetry! From definitions to theory, you'll find it all here.
Peepshow Inc has a space in the Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne and is looking to sublet while their artistic director is overseas. They are looking for writers/designers or anyone looking for a desk with a view.
What is table-top puppetry?
Table-top puppetry is exactly what it sounds like: puppetry performed on top of a table. Predominantly these puppets are rod puppets, mainly because rods are the simplest and easiest method of operation for manipulation. They are also usually synonymous with a bastardised version of bunraku; a sort of bunraku for Westerners if you will.
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I was planning a 6 week puppet project for drama students in the uk and linked them to the site for their extended homework project. I got plenty of help too.
... Brenda Oxlee on Free shadow puppet patterns: A list