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After last week’s experience in the bayou, I’ve been thinking about lip synchronization and how important mouth movements are to the believability of a character.

It is so much easier to have accurate lip sync when you are performing the puppet’s voice yourself, than if you are having to anticipate the sounds of a recording. Matching someone else’s delivery style, pacing, and general voice acting is tough. So how can you make the best of a not-so-perfect situation? Here are some hints: Read the rest of this article »

From the Center for Puppetry Arts web site, “This unique workshop focuses on using theatre and drama to teach foreign language. ESL and foreign language educators will gain useful techniques and resources to help them engage students in a new and fun way that will increase vocabulary and communication skills in the learned language. The Society of the Educational Arts, Inc. (SEA), a Bilingual Arts-in-Education Organization & Latino Theatre Company for Young Audiences, is dedicated to the empowerment and educational advancement of children and young adults.”

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Teaching Foreign Language Through Drama - September 20, 2007 - 7-9pm

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

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European Puppet Ministry Festival - Reading, England - October 26-27, 2007

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

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Regional Festival - Scotland Cumbernauld (Glasgow) - November 17, 2007

From their web site, “One Way Street sponsors about 35 regional Puppetry Festivals across the US. These Friday night and all day Saturday events feature workshops, performances, competition, demonstrations, excitement, and a spiritual challenge.”

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Lancaster Puppet Festival - Lancaster, Pennsylvania - November 2-3, 2007

From their web site, “One Way Street sponsors about 35 regional Puppetry Festivals across the US. These Friday night and all day Saturday events feature workshops, performances, competition, demonstrations, excitement, and a spiritual challenge.”

More info @ OneWayStreet.com:
Detroit Puppet Festival - Canton, Michigan - November 9-10, 2007

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

More info @ OneWayUK.com:
Training Day - Farnborough (UK) - March 15, 2008

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

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Training Day - Lurgan, County Armaugh (UK) - September 29, 2007

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

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Training Day - London (UK) - April 26, 2008

From their web site, “One Way UK hold more than 40 Training Days/Seminars/Festivals throughout the UK in the course of a year. These are a combination of Workshops, Performances, and Competitions designed to Teach, Challenge and Equip the puppeteer (Beginner or Advanced) and the director for continued and effective ministry.”

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Training Day - Ashford, Kent (UK) - April 26, 2008