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posted by ian grant on February 10, 2001 at 11:22 pm | in 3d, animation, performance, portfolio | no comments

i published an essay (jan 2001) on world puppetry and performer training. research was drawn from research and participation at the henson international puppetry festival, new york (2000) and a symposium at the victoria & albert theatre museum, london (2000).

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“It is logical to assert that voice is a primary tool for the puppeteer when bestowing the impression of life on dead things”

“Giving voice to objects, along with movement, is a principle tool of the animator when intimating the ‘presence’ of a soul.”

“As soon as a puppet speaks, it is cultured, it has a past - it is not only living, it has lived”

“No matter how much some performers, scholars and trainers dislike puppets speaking, puppets and objects will be given and will find their voices.”