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Sound Play/Record question.
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Herzog Feb 6, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Shadow Puppet Shower Curtain Screen
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Goboff Jun 6, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
What resources do you use to look for work?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Herzog Apr 12, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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Dave Goboff commented on Rick Morse's group STAGES"Ah - so you are talking about the bracing that is holding the stage floor up in the air. Yes? From the earlier descriptions I was picturing something like a telescoping drinking tumbler, that stores small, but pulls up into a portable glass.
And…"
Dave Goboff commented on Rick Morse's group STAGES"Hi Fred & David ...I don't have a tech degree and I don't mind being the village idiot. (I'm just a lowly puppeteer and sometime actor). Please explain "parallels" or point me to a URL so I can graduate.…"
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Toy Theatre
The Puppet Guild of South Florida is planning a Toy Theatre Festival for NDOP 2012. I want to see pictures, hear about your experience, ask, and answer questions. You are invited to come down to South Florida and participate in our mini-fest.
David C. Herzog replied to Dave Goboff's discussion Sound Play/Record question."I carry the Bose in a bax lined wiith foam. Keeps it nice and safe. I can easily use it for even larger venues where OI am not singa head set mike. the Bose is pretty powerfull . I keep it back stage up on two truncks that has the sound going…"
Dave Goboff replied to Dave Goboff's discussion Sound Play/Record question."Thanks Dave
That's food for thought. Did you design a special case for it to transport and keep it safe? One thing I like about the MP3 or laptop route is the portability and set-up. What's the cut-off audience size…"
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Paper Bag Dragon Costume/puppet/mask
but in the mean time the Sugar Sand Park Puppet Fest has arrived. I wanted to do a tried and true paper finger puppet booth, but the park wanted a Big Parade Puppet to tie into the Far East - Far Out theme. So I created a template to make a Dragon Head out of poster board and mounted it on 3' pvc pipe. The project is to trace the pattern, cut out the parts, color, assemble, decorate and mount on the pipe. The expectation is about 100 puppets.
Then today, a week before the event I had another idea. I hope I can include it in the festival this time because I like it better than the dragon on a stick and I think it will cost less. It's based on a paper bag costume. Cut the holes for the arms and eyes (so you can see where you are going) and tape on the dragon parts. The jaw opens and closes. I used 2 straws taped to the lower jaw and a brass brad for a hinge point.
Here are some pictures:
Then today, a week before the event I had another idea. I hope I can include it in the festival this time because I like it better than the dragon on a stick and I think it will cost less. It's based on a paper bag costume. Cut the holes for the arms and eyes (so you can see where you are going) and tape on the dragon parts. The jaw opens and closes. I used 2 straws taped to the lower jaw and a brass brad for a hinge point.
Here are some pictures:
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Punch & Judy Article
Posted on August 17, 2008 at 7:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Punch & Judy's puppet regime still rules
As tasteless as candyfloss, as stomach-churning as the Big Dipper – no wonder children still love Britain's grossest seaside attraction.
Click here to see the Punch and Judy article from the Telegraph.
That's the way to do it!
As tasteless as candyfloss, as stomach-churning as the Big Dipper – no wonder children still love Britain's grossest seaside attraction.
Click here to see the Punch and Judy article from the Telegraph.
That's the way to do it!
Here are some links for Puppet related books on Dover
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 7:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Dover also re-prints classic puppetry books. Here are a couple of links...
Puppetry Search
Toy Theater Sets…
Puppetry Search
Toy Theater Sets…
Paper Presidents...For free and for fee
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 6:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
If you have never heard of Dover Books you are in for a treat. Dover Books are a great resource for puppeteers. They are currently featuring Presidental Paper Dolls. You can get on their mailing list for free samples or buy you favorite Presidents.
Presidental Paper Dolls
Prez Bush
And Laura
Or a… Continue
Presidental Paper Dolls
Prez Bush
And Laura
Or a… Continue
Another puppet related news article...Help find the puppets!
Posted on April 22, 2008 at 8:41pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This story out of Canada via CBC News - let's watch eBay to see if the puppets turn up...
Mum's the word: ventriloquist searches for missing puppets
Agatha Christie might have dubbed it the Case of the Purloined Puppets, but a New Brunswick ventriloquist just wants to solve the mystery of her missing dummies.
Darlene Porter's two "silent partners" — Wally, a red-haired boy,… Continue
Mum's the word: ventriloquist searches for missing puppets
Agatha Christie might have dubbed it the Case of the Purloined Puppets, but a New Brunswick ventriloquist just wants to solve the mystery of her missing dummies.
Darlene Porter's two "silent partners" — Wally, a red-haired boy,… Continue
Change the World - Perform an illegal puppet show. Go to Jail.
Posted on April 20, 2008 at 8:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
There's a guy named Dave Ridley in Manchester, New Hampshire who, on April 23rd, is going to challenge obsolete laws on that state's books by performing an illegal puppet show on the steps to the state capital in Concord. He's performing "The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail" .
Here's a link to a local newspaper article and the Blog with the whole story:…
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Here's a link to a local newspaper article and the Blog with the whole story:…
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Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 1:29pm on March 22, 2008,
spinsterdesigns said… - thanx....good to see you too :)
- At 12:16pm on April 6, 2008, spinsterdesigns said…
- i like the dragon idea dave cute....it need some fire :)
- At 7:08pm on April 22, 2008, spinsterdesigns said…
- I thought that was you whats this about a Illegal puppet show?
nat
- At 8:40pm on April 25, 2008, spinsterdesigns said…
- At 11:35pm on April 27, 2008,
Lynn Jeffries said… - Thanks, Dave.
Short answer to tech questions: Main material is black mat board. Rods are mostly dowels or music wire with dowel handles. Screen is rear projection vinyl or a bedsheet. Lamp is a 200 or 300 watt clear GE bulb. If you're after more tedious detail, to the tune of about 20 pages, you can give me your address and I'll send you my handout on materials and techniques, free! Whadda deal.
Lynn
- At 9:15am on May 3, 2008,
Westpuppets said… - Wow Dave, are you really going to the Nashville thing all the way from South Florida?! Figures they would finally have something cool there 'after' I moved to Florida. he-he
- At 12:39pm on June 27, 2008, Lynn Jeffries said…
- You're welcome! --Lynn
- At 10:42pm on June 27, 2008, Dave Goboff said…
- Does anybody have a good source to buy spinning plates? My daughter came back from camp (French Woods Festival in NYS) with a new skill...plate spinning! I want to order some but I'm not a plate spinner myself, so I'm not sure what to buy.
Any jugglers or French Woods Camp grads out there?
dg
- At 7:07pm on July 7, 2008,
Branden said… - Regarding the plastic bag puppets and masks, they are all formed using a heat gun. The plastic bag puppet was my first inspiration although it has never been used in performance. It was a quick puppet to make, squeezing plastic bags around a 1" dowel to harden the limbs. The joints were made by leaving the plastic soft and unheated.
The masks have been more fun to make. I have experimented with 3.5mil clear plastic as well as a lighter mil trash bag. Using the heat gun to heat, shrink, and soften the plastic, I then shape it by pressing the plastic into a mold with a gloved hand. I have used both positive and negative plaster molds. Negative molds give the most detail but are also the more challenging to soften and shape properly. The plastic is also doubled or quadrupled in layers before applying heat. The more layers and thicker the plastic, the harder it is soften. It is a process of removing the plastic from the mold in order to apply heat to the opposite side and then quickly heat both sides and press.
Depending on how thick the plastic is once finished, the masks and puppets are anywhere from very pliable to rock hard.
I hope that wasn't too much detail. Let me know if you try any experiments with plastic.
- At 12:51pm on April 24, 2009, spinsterdesigns said…
- hey dave i loved working there working with the parents was sometimes a challenge because they cant come into the venues with their kids but well worth it to use you imagination all day a lot of the stuff i built and scrips i wrote are still there and I am still in the flyer. when do you go in? I can put in a good word for you with hr if you would like i still talk with everyone there. As for me I am creating a minion of my own.
talk to you soon good luck.....not that you need it
nat
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