Please join us for the annual potluck at Jean’s house, March 21, 2013 at 6:30pm. Click the link to RSVP, or comment on this post. Hope to see you there!
Puppeteers of Puget Sound present: Improv Workshop
Puppeteers of Puget Sound
a Guild of the Puppeteers of America
Presents: Improv Workshop
The Puppeteers of Puget Sound is pleased to announce a 3 hour Improv Workshop taught by Sam Longoria. Sam is a Producer and Director and Actor, experienced in Film and Stage, Comedy and Drama.
Sam attended college in Seattle and Portland. After working on the film “Ghostbusters” (1983), he studied in Theatres and Schools in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Sam owned an Improv Comedy stage, (The WILD SIDE Theatre in Hollywood), Directing, Performing and Teaching there, for a dozen years. Six shows a week = 3,125 shows! Sam will share what he knows, to help you discover and build your creative and performance skills.
Improv practice supercharges Stage, Film, and Puppetry!
THE WORKSHOP:
Three 45-minute sections with 15-min break in between
Section One: Principles and exercises
Section Two: Games and rehearsal
Section Three: Scenes and space work
DATE AND TIME:
Thursday, May 30, 7-10PM
CLASS LIMIT: 15 please register early! Free to paid members of Puppeteers of Puget Sound or pay $12 at door and you will get an individual POPS membership!
REGISTRATION:
Jean Entickap of Thistle Theatre is registrar for workshop.
Two methods:
Register by email to jme@bigplanet.com
Or call Thistle Theatre and leave message: (206) 524-3388
LOCATION:
Temporary Thistle Theatre Studio:
Pinehurst Shelter
12029 14th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98125
Northwest Puppet Center presents “Secret Life of Bugs”
Northwest Puppet Center presents “Secret Life of Bugs”, the final show of our 2012-2013 season. With only two weekends, please don’t miss this fantastic performance.
SECRET LIFE OF BUGS
May 4 – 12, 2013
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
Tickets available at the box office which opens 30 minutes before each show. Tickets may also be purchased anytime in advance by phone or online:
1(800)838-3006
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270579
Thanks for your support and enjoy the show.
Sincerely,
Dmitri
P.S. Northwest Puppet Center’s 2013-2014 Season will be announced soon.
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Dmitri Carter
dmitri@nwpuppet.org
http://www.facebook.com/nwpuppet
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Shishi-Odori coming to Seattle Center
Shishi-Odori is a popular performing art commonly handed down from generation to generation in the Tohoku (northeast) region of Japan. Though varied in styles and forms, the main feature of the dance is the dancer’s mask called Shishi-Gashira (deer mask), representing an imaginary creature as a divine messenger. The drum hung at the waist and two long bamboo sticks called Sasara on the back weigh about 20 kilograms (44 pounds). The dynamic dance is enjoyed by the public to this day.
Shishi-Odori is performed as a ritual on different occasions, such as a memorial service for ancestral
spirits or in order to purify evil spirits, or sometimes in expression of gratitude for an abundant harvest. Although there are many different stories of the origin of Shishi-Odori, each shows a strong connection between the people who lived in that region and the nature around them.
We are delighted to invite two dancers, Mr. Shutaro Koiwa and Mr. Yasuo Sato from The 300-year old Gyozan Maikawa School Shishi Odori Preservation Group to perform a participatory demonstration. As it will be an opportunity not to be missed, be sure to come discover the spectacular Japanese performing art of Shishi-Odori!
The schedule of performance during the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival is here.
NW Puppet Center presents: “Chickens & Pigs & Bears…Oh My!” by Parasol Puppets
CHICKENS & PIGS & BEARS… OH MY!
by Parasol Puppets
April 13-28, 2013
Sat. 1pm & 3pm
Sun. 1pm & 3pm
Tickets available at the box office (30 minutes before each show). Advance ticketing available anytime online or by phone:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270576
1(800)838-3006
This delightful performance features three stories; THE LITTLE RED HEN, THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, and THE THREE BEARS. Peter Allen, founder of Parasol Puppets, was born in England and began performing when he was eight. He has toured throughout the U.S., Canada, England, Scotland and Germany, including many national and international festivals. For this show, each story is told with a different technique of puppetry (shadow puppets, marionettes and rod puppets). Come see for yourself and enjoy this creative retelling of these famous children’s tales.
http://www.facebook.com/nwpuppet
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
Thistle Theatre Presents: Three Billy Goats Gruff
Thistle Theatre Presents: Three Billy Goats Gruff
The puppeteer production is a hilarious version of the Norwegian story about the Three Billy Goats Gruff attempting to cross a bridge.
One day, “Kid”, the youngest Billy Goat Gruff, goes off in search of green, green grass and is startled by a River Troll! The River Troll tells him that there are many kinds of trolls in Norway, and assures Kid that he is one of the nice trolls. Learning this, Kid begs the River Troll to take him to the green, green grass on the other side of the river. After a slippery attempt, the River Troll changes his mind. Kid’s brother, “Junior” comes along and in many inventive ways they attempt to cross the river. Unfortunately, one of the attempts puts them in grave danger and the River Troll has to save the two younger Billy Goats Gruff. After much begging, and against his better judgment, the River Troll agrees to build a bridge by morning. He warns them, “When you build a bridge, you are sure to get a bridge troll.” Sure enough, as soon as it is built, a Bridge Troll comes along and starts sleeping under “his” new bridge.
When the Three Billy Goats Gruff see the new bridge, the oldest “Big Billy” refuses to let them cross because, “where you find a bridge, you are sure to find a bridge troll.” Despite multiple warnings, Kid cannot resist and comes back to cross the bridge. As he starts to cross he hears from below, “Who’s that trip-trapping across my bridge?” It’s the cranky Bridge Troll and he is not about to let anyone pass. Will the Three Billy Goats Gruff ever get to eat the green, green grass on the other side of the bridge?
The production features Bunraku, full-body, and rod puppets. Thistle Theatre specializes in tabletop Bunraku, an ancient Japanese style of puppetry. Puppeteers Ben Burris and Brian Stabile play multiple roles in the production directed by Jean Enticknap. Enticknap co-adapted the story with Sue Ennis who also wrote four original songs for the production. The puppets were designed and built by Brian Kooser.
Performance Schedule and Locations:
Bellevue Youth Theatre
16661 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA 98008 May 18, 19 (2:00PM & 4:00PM)
Sunset Hill Community Club
3003 NW 66th St, Seattle, WA 98117 May 24 (7:30PM), May 25, 26 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Magnuson Park Theatre
7120 62nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 June 1, 2 (1:00PM & 3:00PM)
Tickets: http://www.thistletheatre.org/tickets.htm
http://www.brownpapertickets.org
Children and Seniors – $8.00 General – $10.00
Information: info@thistletheatre.org (206) 524-3388
CastIron Carousel’s H.P. Lovecraft-influenced Marionette Play seeks funding
The CastIron Carousel seeks funding to stage an H.P. Lovecraft-influenced marionette play entitled The Doom That Came to Fiddle Creak in Portland, Oregon in the fall of 2013 with hopes of taking the show on tour to Seattle, Tacoma and other cities in the region.
The Doom That Came to Fiddle Creak is an original play set in the backwoods of North Carolina in the 1920s. The story is influenced by the Appalachian folkloric tradition of Jack tales and the weird horror writings of H.P. Lovecraft; its plot revolves around a reclusive family of sorcerers who perform a strange ritual once every twenty years. The ninety minute performance will be in three acts with nine scenes and seven set pieces each, furnished with a painted backdrop and props, six dramatic characters played by marionettes.
The CastIron Carousel makes marionette shows unlike any other troupe in the country. Dark and beautiful with a wry sense of humor, frightening and disturbing examples of puppetry not meant for small children.
Beady Little Eyes Puppet Slam in Portland
Beady Little Eyes Puppet Slam
Saturday, April 27th at 7:30PM & 9:30PM
Disjecta
8371 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
503-286-9449
www.facebook.com/beadylittleeyes
$8
A night of short, hilarious, raucous, live puppet shows by various artists from Portland and beyond. This show is hosted by puppets, attended by humans. Get a babysitter, these shows are not for the kiddies. 21 and up, $8 tickets.
Dear puppeteers and friends of NW puppetry:
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Marshall Campbell, long time member of the Guilds and active supporter of puppetry in the Seattle area and in Palm Springs. Marshall had great theatrical and creative talents and was active in many entertainment venues. I became acquainted with Marshall in 1998 when I joined the Board of the Evergreen Children’s Theatre & Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum (since shortened to Valentinetti Puppet Museum) in Bremerton, WA. As founding Museum Curator it was my pleasure to work with Marshall during his last few months in Bremerton prior to his relocation to Palm Springs. It is because of Marshall’s vision that the VPM came about along with the creative and performance aspects of the organization. Over the years I was able to make periodic trips to Palm Springs to oversee new items collected for a puppet museum that he had hoped to establish in Palm Spring. Unfortunately that vision was never materialized. Meanwhile his vision of the Valentinetti Puppet Museum in Bremerton has continued to grow thanks in part to the support of Campbell and Aurora Valentinetti (Puppeteer and Faculty member of the University of Washington, Seattle for 50 years and Marshall’s mentor).
His obituary may be of interest to members. I also invite Guild members and friends who may be visiting the NW for pleasure or performances to feel free to contact the Museum or myself. We would be happy to share what we have. Our collection holdings now number over 1400 items, all gifts from generous friends.
You are invited to check out the following link that was recently set up on behalf of the museum.
http://wa.scout.com/loc_detail.aspx?parent=loc_results.aspx&id=10060198
Lovers of street puppets are invited to come to Bremerton this Saturday, March 16th at 10 am to view the the VPM’s newly commissioned puppet “Pinocchio” created by Bill Jarcho of Zambini Brothers Puppets, Vashon Island/Seattle. This puppet will make its debut appearance at the St. Patrick Day’s Parade. It was made possible by a grant from the Bremerton Central Lion’s Club Foundation. Come early, enjoy the Parade then stay and visit the Valentinetti Puppet Museum.
An exhibit “The Marshall Campbell Legacy” is being planned for later in the year. Watch our website and facebook for updates on this and other events marking his life and legacy.
Sincerely,
Stanley W. Hess
Museum Curator
257 Fourth Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
www.ectandpuppets.org
s.w.hess@msn.com
NW Puppet Center presents “Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp”
Another fun show takes the stage at the Northwest Puppet Center!
ALADDIN & THE WONDERFUL LAMP
by Carter Family Puppets
Playing March 2-17, 2013
The beauty and magic of this beloved Persian tale come to life with hand-carved puppets, fanciful scenery, special effects and plenty of laughs. With help from the Genie of the Lamp, will Aladdin and the Princess escape from the evil plots of the Sorcerer? Find out in this original production based on the famous tale from “Arabian Nights”.
Showtimes:
Saturdays at 1pm & 3pm
Sundays at 1pm & 3pm
Admission:
$10.50 adult
$8.50 child
$9.00 senior
Tickets available at the box office (opens 30 minutes before each show).
Advance tickets available online or by phone:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/270573
dmitri@nwpuppet.org
http://www.facebook.com/nwpuppet
Carter Family Marionettes
Northwest Puppet Center
9123 – 15th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
tel: 206 523 2579
fax: 206 523 8078
