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Puppetry: How to Do It

By (author) Mervyn Millar
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Nick Hern Books, London, United Kingdom
Published: 12th Jul 2018
Dimensions: w 133mm h 211mm d 28mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN-10: 1848425465
ISBN-13: 9781848425460
Barcode No: 9781848425460
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A practical, accessible and inspiring guide to using puppetry in theatre - the perfect entry point for anyone looking to use puppets in their productions, to explore what puppets can do, or to develop their puppetry skills. Written by an experienced theatre and puppetry director, Puppetry: How to Do It focuses on the performer and the craft of bringing any puppet to life. No puppet-making is required to use this book: starting just with simple objects, it lays out the skills required to unlock a puppet's limitless potential for expression and connection with an audience. Inside you'll discover fifty practical, easy-to-follow exercises - for use in a group or on your own - to develop elements of the craft, build confidence and help you improve your puppetry through play and improvisation. Also included are sections on different types of puppet, thinking about how the puppeteer is presented on stage and how to direct and devise puppet performances Ideal for actors and performers, for directors and designers, and for teachers and students of all ages and levels of experience, this book will demystify the art of puppetry, and help you become more confident and creative with all kinds of puppets and objects on stage. 'Based on the workshops he developed for training performers for War Horse, Mervyn has written this book to share his craft... the exercises are clear and easily reproducible for many different types of participants... a wonderful gift to the field of puppetry. I hope that it will be used widely to introduce adventurous spirits to this dynamic art form.' Cheryl Henson, President of the Jim Henson Foundation, from her Foreword.

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'Brilliantly demystifies the art of puppetry and places the development of the performer at its heart... a clear, accessible and playful guide... the exercises are so well-constructed that you will immediately want to test them out' * Drama Magazine * 'A treasure trove of practical advice and insights into puppetry, suitable for people at all levels... with its clear, engaging style, this book will add a new dimension to drama classes, enabling teachers to build on students' existing skills and develop new ones in a fresh, innovative way' * Teaching Drama * 'An invaluable resource... Millar's obvious enthusiasm for puppetry leaps off the page and could convert even the most ardent puppet skeptic of the value of the art form. It's an absolute must for anyone with even the slightest interest in taking up puppetry - or even teaching it themselves' * Broadway World *