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Aretta Baumgartner

Education Director,
Johns Creek High School

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Johns Creek High School

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RE: Spookley the Square Pumpkin puppets?

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 10-26-2023 17:06
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Hi, Alyssa-- The wonderful folks at First Stage Milwaukee rent their Spookley puppets: Costume Rentals | First Stage They are the only ones I'm aware of that have a set to rent. If you're looking for someone to build some for you, check out the list of builders on the Puppeteers of America website ...

RE: Resources for teaching students of various cultures

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 10-17-2023 15:21
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Hi, Cherie-- Consider puppetry as an option! It's great for those who don't immediately identify as performers, as it allows them to "hide" and transfer performing to and through the puppet. It also allows lots of cultures to be represented and students to be SEEN--from shadows of China to body puppets ...

RE: Shadow Puppetry

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 01-28-2023 03:24
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Hi- happy to help/support! Pop off an email to me at arettabaumgartner@puppet.org (feel free to cut and paste this post)! I'll be teaching at Alabama Thespian Festival if you happen to be there- we could connect there, too. ------------------------------ Aretta Baumgartner Education Director Center ...

RE: Need Fox and Raccoon Puppets for Cinderella

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 01-03-2022 15:19
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Hi, all-- Here are some Oregon puppetry contacts (click on hyperlinks to websites/pages)! They might be able to connect with puppets you need, or build what you need: 1) Tim Giugni (formerly Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre): Tim Giugni 2) Mick Doherty/Deb Chase of Oregon Shadow Theatre (though they specialize ...

RE: Puppets and Shakespeare?

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 04-08-2021 16:18
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RE: Puppets and Shakespeare?

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 04-08-2021 16:18
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Hi, Shanda-- I have had the pleasure of using puppets to support Shakespeare--not an entire unit, but a 3-class mini-unit. I've worked with teachers to create object puppets and object collage puppets (multiple objects unified to create one character) for this work, with session one being an intro ...

RE: Desperately Seeking a Dragon

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 02-21-2020 12:31
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Hi, Christopher (and Shira)-- Great idea to connect with local puppetry community!  Try the good folks of teh Puppetry Arts Guild of Utah (www.utahpuppetry.com) or Puppets in the City (www.puppetsinthecity.org). Back up: Puppet Players of Salt Lake City: www.puppetplayers.com. Reach out to me directly ...

RE: Little Shop Puppetry Practice

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 12-18-2019 15:52
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Hi, all--terrific to hear of all the passion for and experience with "Little Shop of Horrors"!  I've puppet coached many productions of this terrific show, and puppeteered it myself several times, so have the following to offer if it's of use: 1) AUDITIONS: absolutely hold auditions for these roles, ...

RE: Experience with Avenue Q?

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 12-11-2019 13:27
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Hi, Kerry--once you've gathered general thoughts from the wonderful colleagues on this forum, and if you've decided to move forward, feel free to reach out with any puppet -or puppetry-specific questions you might have.  I'd be happy to support you in any way I can with resources, advice, puppet coaching, ...

RE: Little Shop of Horrors

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 05-02-2019 11:35
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Hi, Mark-- YAY, "Little Shop..."!  Feel free to pop off a quick note to me via arettabaumgartner@puppet.org, letting me know in what part of the country Fairview High School is located.  I keep a list of Audrey puppet possibilities and there just might be some in your area on that list.  I can ...

RE: Puppet Stage

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 09-07-2018 14:17
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​Hi, Julie!  How wonderful to hear that you're incorporating puppets/puppetry into your middle school curriculum!  HOORAY! I'll attach some resources that might be useful--some stage plans and a book list.  These books have great puppet designs and some stage ideas, too. Don't hesitate to reach ...

RE: Puppet Stage

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 09-07-2018 14:16
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RE: looking for puppet shows

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 01-04-2018 10:58
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Hi, all-- I love the suggestions re. puppet shows floating around in response to the query about puppet scripts.  I agree that folktales and world lore are a great jumping off point for puppetry stories as many, many cultures around the world have been telling tales with puppets long before we existed ...

RE: Advice on working with Audrey II plants

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 11-02-2017 11:49
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Hi, Stephen--how wonderful of you to ask this question at this point in your process!  That already assures that Audrey II will be integrated well your production and be "respected" in the same way as the other characters.  THANK YOU on behalf of "puppet people" everywhere! My thoughts: 1) It's ...

RE: Puppetry

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 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. ...

RE: Puppetry

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 06-06-2017 13:30
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RE: A Puppet for Annie's Sandy

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 02-03-2016 12:26
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Hi! Feel free to connect with me off the forum at arettabaumgartner@puppet.org--I'm happy to share some resources and information about puppet possibilities! -Aretta ------------------------------ Aretta Baumgartner Education Director Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta GA

RE: Puppetry Projects

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 06-05-2015 12:23
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Hi, folks--I am happy to pass along grade-specific puppetry resources, ideas, designs, tips that any of my EdTA colleagues might be looking for--too numerous to outline here. Send me a note or call me at the Center for Puppetry Arts: 404-881-5144 or arettabaumgartner@puppet.org. Or look me up in Lincoln: ...

puppet theatre adaptations: title feedback/suggestions, please?

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 01-16-2015 11:18
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Hi, EdTA colleagues--happy new year! We (the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA -- www.puppet.org) are investigating titles for future seasons and we'd love to tap into your wisdom! As you're the ones creating art with and for middle school/high school audiences and, in some cases, taking ...

RE:Blocking Activities or Games

Posted By Aretta Baumgartner 04-06-2014 11:27
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Hi, colleagues-- An exercise that works for me as a blocking activity/game is something I call stage level freeze. A great physical warm-up and an opportunity to say "hello" to the playing space, too! Students walk about the space. When the activity leader says "curtain up" (or any other activator ...