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  • 1.  Puppetry

    Posted 06-05-2017 00:14
    I have a student who has developed an interest in studying puppetry in college, and I have no idea where to direct him. Does anybody know of good post-secondary puppetry programs?

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    Jeff Johnson
    Director of Theatre Arts
    Del Oro High School
    Loomis CA
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  • 2.  RE: Puppetry

    Posted 06-05-2017 10:35
    I can not endorse this program, simply know of its existence from Avenue Q casting calls.

    "UConn soon became one of only two (soon to be three) universities in the country offering a BFA degree in puppet arts and the only institution in the country offering masters degrees (both MA and MFA) in the field."

    Univ of Connecticut puppetry arts


    They are associated with:
    Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry



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    Michael McDonough
    TRW Director of Amateur Licensing
    New York
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  • 3.  RE: Puppetry

    Posted 06-06-2017 06:48
    Ask someone at The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta Georgia.

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    Douglas Rome
    Director of Theatre Arts
    Fairfax County Public Schools
    Burke VA
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  • 4.  RE: Puppetry

    Posted 06-06-2017 13:31
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    Thanks, Mr. Rome, for the suggestion to connect!

    I'll attach a resource list for summer and/or university puppetry programs, Mr. Johnson--don't hesitate to connect should you have any questions and/or need any additional resources.  I am also happy to chat with you and/or your student in Lincoln.

    All my best,
    Aretta

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    Aretta Baumgartner
    Education Director
    Center for Puppetry Arts
    Atlanta GA
    www.puppet.org
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  • 5.  RE: Puppetry

    Posted 06-05-2017 14:55
    West Virginia University has had a very good puppetry program for 40 years.
    http://www.thedaonline.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_a3bf8c10-1f3e-11e7-8542-cf80d8abe6f0.html

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    Daniel Henthorn
    Director
    Wetzel County Schools
    New Martinsville WV
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  • 6.  RE: Puppetry

    Posted 06-07-2017 12:17
    Sacramento State used to have a great puppetry program. I don't know how it is now.

    Kelly M. Thomas
    Poteet Theatre
    Mesquite, TX