Puppet Notebook Issue 11: Exploring Puppetry Across Cultures
The eleventh edition of Puppet Notebook offers a diverse range of articles, exploring puppetry from historical, cultural, and therapeutic perspectives.
Features and Dispatches
"A Deaf Puppeteer in New York City in the 1880s" by Ryan Howard – A historical look at how disability shaped puppetry performance.
"Life, Communication, and Play" by Ann Campion – An investigation into the therapeutic power of puppetry.
"Devils and Fiends in Traditional Puppet Theatre" by Juraj Hamer – An exploration of demonic characters in European puppetry traditions.
"Warm-Up and Play Through Three Puppetry Workshops" by Alissa Mello – A practical guide to enhancing creativity through puppetry workshops.
"Objects in Transition: The Trajectory of Kazuko Hohki's Performances" by Jiwon Yang – A study of object manipulation and storytelling.
Reviews and Reflections
"Punch, Polcinelle, and Pulcinella" by Michael Byrom – Reviewed by Mark Whitaker.
"Puppets and Performing Objects: A Practical Guide" by Tina Bicat – Reviewed by Penny Francis.
Keeping You Connected
In addition to the latest book reviews, this issue provides the usual news and diary sections, ensuring readers stay up-to-date with international puppetry events and developments.
A4 black-and-white glossy publication, 28 pages with 40 black-and-white photos.