This message comes from the Director of the Puppeteers of America National Festival:
Puppet Fest 2005
Now that the 2004 regional puppetry festivals are but wonderful memories, it's time to look ahead to the excitement that is brewing for 2005. It's time to start making plans to get yourself to Minnesota for the Puppeteers of America's 2005 national festival. Puppet Fest 2005 will be held July 24-30 at Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The performance line-up is just starting to take shape, but it's already a diverse and exciting mix. You won't want to miss "Professor" Glyn Edwards (England), State Puppet Theatre Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (Minneapolis), David Syrotiak's National Marionette Theatre (Vermont), Michael Sommers' Open Eye Figure Theatre (Minneapolis), Andrew Kim (Seattle), or a Javanese wayang shadow performance accompanied by the Minnesota Gamelan Orchestra. Performance applications are still being accepted. The performance proposal deadline has been extended to October 15th.
Workshop proposals are just starting to come in, but already in the mix is a performance/workshop presented by marionette master Phillip Huber. The deadline for workshop proposals has been extended to December 1st.
Don't forget to check the festival website, PuppetFest2005.org regularly for the latest festival updates. On the website, you'll also find performance and workshop proposal forms that you can download as well as registration forms. It's not too early to get your registration in. A $150 deposit will reserve your spot.
If you have questions or ideas for the festival, feel free to contact me. We'd love to hear from you and we'll look forward to seeing you in Minnesota next summer.
Kurt Hunter, Festival Director
Puppet Fest 2005
5918 W. 39th St.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
director
puppetfest2005.org
952-92O-7171
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