14 January 2009 - 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM !!!!!!!!!!!
Philadelphia Puppetry Slam 2009 - Part I !!!
To sign up or learn more about The Philly Puppet Slam 2009 , just contact us.
Where: Curio Theatre - at The Calvary Center, 4740 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia,PA, 19143 at 48th and Baltimore Aves.
When: Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 -
7:00PM spaghetti dinners starts being served.
1:00 PM for entry line-ups that require tech.
Shows start at 8:00PM.
What: Puppets galore with strings attached - spaghetti strings that is… You say ” what is a puppetry slam?” The puppet slam is a new movement which has been spreading across the country in night clubs, cafes, and fringe festivals. In recent years, puppet slams have been included as late night offerings in Puppeteers of America Festivals. Slams are an opportunity to feature short experimental pieces and to encourage artists not generally involved with puppetry to explore this exciting medium. Like an open mic night of puppeteers. With a CASH PRIZE by applause-o-meter.
What are these strings attached? We’ll feed you a spaghetti dinner and you’ll stay for the show.
Cost - Cash only (we’ll give you a receipt upon request) - at the door only.
suggested $15 for dinner,show and entry
suggested $10 for dinner and show
- or - pay as you can per act at the show - we’ll pass the hat after each act.
Do you have a two minute gem of puppetry? Come and present it at the slam.How about something raw, bawdy, and experimental? Bring that too! Innocent and elegant performances are welcomed as well. As long as it involves puppets, masks, and/or performing objects we want to see it and share it with everyone else. We’ll have three headliners guaranteed and the rest of the night will be filled with what you bring.
Need tech.? Not a problem. Just start lining up at noon, and we’ll give you basic lights up, lights down and some sound to be sure to bring a tested CD of your sound. For more information or to sign up now contact Martina Plag or call 214.429.9939.
Produced by: studium - praxis (Martina Plag will be your Puppet Diva host-Minka Kirchhainer )
Presented by: Curio Theatre
studium-praxis’ toy-theatre adaptation of Howard Zinn’s Emma has been accepted into the Untitled Theater Company #61 (UTC61) Festival of Jewish Theater and Ideas to be held May 20 through June 14, 2009 in New York City.