The 2004 Regional Festivals are:

June 24-27 Pacific Southwest Festival - Nancy Smith Director Chandler, AZ

www.azpuppetfest.com

July 22 - 25 Northeast MidAtlantic Festival - Tom Fogarty Director - Storrs, CT

http://www.regional2004.com/

July 29 - Aug 1 Southeast Festival - Lisa Sturz Director - Asheville, NC

http://www.puppetsontheridge.com/

August 6 - 9 Pacific Northwest Festival - Doug Stevens Director - Spokane, WA

http://www.pnwpuppets.org/

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June 24-27 Pacific Southwest Festival

PUPPETS FOR EVERYONE

PACIFIC SW REGIONAL

JUNE 24-27

CHANDLER, AZ

Don't wait any longer to register for the Puppets for Everyone Pacific SW Regional Festival June 24-27. Even though the early deadline has passed, you can still register for the Festival. The deadline for room reservations at the San Marcos Hotel is May 29 so don't delay any longer to reserve your room. Go to www.azpuppetfest.com to see the updated schedule of events and download registration forms. We've added Native American ventriloquist and marionette artist Buddy Big Mountain to the performer's lineup. Tucson Puppet Works is offering a Giant Puppet Workshop. Icarus Puppets is giving a grant writing workshop. And Phillip Huber is doing a three hour marionette manipulation intensive. Be sure to check the workshops and see if you need to pre-register for the ones you want to take.

If you'd like to volunteer at the Festival, please contact Laura Bonar. Her e-mail address is lalou80wildmail.com. You can earn preferred seating and a very stylish Puppets for Everyone totebag!

And there's still time to place an ad in the program. Check ad rates on the web site, then call Ed Rogers at 602-277-4000 to firm up the details.

FAQ

Which airport should I fly into and when?

Fly into Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. Shuttles are about $17 to the resort. Cab fare is about $25. You can hire a limo for $30. Registration starts at 3:00 p.m. June 24. The first event is dinner at 6:00 PM (unless you're taking the Educators Workshop which starts at 8:30 am). Depart during the afternoon/early evening of Sunday, June 27, with the last event a 10 AM performance. There is no lunch on Sunday.

Is there a parking charge at the resort?

No. Parking is free. There's a map to the Festival on the resort website - www.sanmarcosresort.com.

Can you help me find a roommate?

If you need a roommate, call 602-262-2050 or e-mail Kamala Kruszka at azpuppetsaol.com. Please specify male or female and smoking or nonsmoking. We will do our best to match up roommates, but may not be able to meet all requests.

Can I register for just one day?

Yes. Check the schedule on the web site to see which day works best for you. Specify the date you want when you send in your registration form. One day registration is only $60.00 for POA Members.

What should I pack?

Chandler is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. It will be hot, so pack cool, comfortable and casual, and bring your swimsuit to take advantage of the resort's pools. Sometimes the air conditioning in public buildings is cold, so bring a sweater just in case. If you're planning to extend your stay in Arizona and travel to Sedona or the Grand Canyon, it is much cooler in those areas. It might rain, but probably not. Don't forget your camera.

Should I bring my kids?

Children age 6 and up are welcome at Puppeteers of America Festivals and pay a lower registration rate. There is no extra hotel charge for children in your room. There will be a morning workshop for the young ones and they will enjoy most of the shows.

Will there be a chance for me to perform?

Potpourri is scheduled for late Friday night. This is a chance for anyone to get up for a maximum 5 minute time slot and do something. So do it!

And the Puppet Insomniacs are looking for a few edgy offerings with easy setups for late Thursday night. Contact tucsonpuppetworkshotmail.com for more on this.

Festival Store

Sell your puppet-related wares at the Pacific Southwest Regional Festival in Chandler, Arizona! New or used, big or little -- we'll sell it for you!

If you can't attend the festival, that's OK. Just fill out the store inventory sheet, tag your merchandise according to the instructions, and then ship everything to us. We'll take care of it.

Vendors who submit their inventory paperwork (PAPERWORK) before May 31, will have only a 22% commission retained by the Pacific Southwest Region. (Merchandise need not be received by May 31.) Vendors who submit their inventory paperwork after May 31 will have a 25% commission retained by the Pacific Southwest Region. So, contact us NOW!

ADDED BONUS: At this festival, there is an opportunity to sell your merchandise at a second venue - The Chandler Center for the Arts. The festival staff will sell your wares at three public performances. Vendors may designate up to ten NEW items valued at $25.00 or less for these special public sales.

TO GET YOUR INVENTORY SHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS, go to azpuppetfest.com and download them, or contact the store staff directly at

PSW Festival STORE

c/o Camilla Ann Mican

7016 North 5th Place

Phoenix, Arizona 85020

602-944-9556

FAX: 602-944-3743

email: apstoreattglobal.net

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