Hi all,
While the deadline for the August newsletter has officially passed, I am
extending it in the hopes that some of you plan to send in something for the
newsletter. So far for the August newsletter we have about 2 pages of
material.

SEND ME WHAT YOU HAVE!
How you are spending your summer vacation (with puppets.) What are you
working on? What directions do you think the guild should be headed? Who
are you and what do you do with puppets? Do you have a page or two project
that guild members might like to try with kids or themselves? Puppet
photos?

Think about what you like to see in the newsletter and send some of that!
Thanks,
Michael
YOUR Newsletter editor (who can't edit without your input.)

Friends-

We're replacing our stage lighting system and have two used
lighting control units to offer. Let us know if you'd like more
information on either.

1.
Teatronics DPI 1212: Two analog dimmer packs, 12 channels each, each
channel 1200 watts. Each unit is 40 lb., 4.5x20.5x19 in., very
sturdy. Each channel has two female Edisons and a circuit breaker.
(Note once again: these require an analog controller, not DMX.)

These packs have been used by our theatre for 20 years, have been
reliable and easy to service. Teatronics still manufactures the DPI
1212, available within a 24-dimmer system (DPI 1224), and parts are
available.

Each pack has a 6-ft. power line, with 60 amp Hubbell plug.

The DPI 1212 lists for $1,695-1,995 each. Best deal we've seen on
the Web is $799 for one 12-pack, used. We're offering the two
12-dimmer packs, including their 6-ft. power cables & plugs, for
$1,200 total, or best offer.

We also have extension cables: two 10/4 50-ft. extensions ending in a
twofered single male; plus two female Hubbells for permanent
installation to a power source. Cost of these components (cable &
plugs) currently would be about $465; we would offer these
(separately from the power packs) for $200.

2.
Elation Scene Setter: 24 channel DMX dimming console, A/B faders,
4200 programmable scenes, 48 programmable chases, music sync, midi
in/out/thru, etc. 10.5x19x3 inches, 11 lbs.

This unit is new, used only once before we realized it wouldn't serve
our needs. An excellent controller, but oriented more toward bands &
clubs than regular theatre use; still, it could be useful where
preset demands aren't heavy - we can offer more detail in this regard.

The Scene Setter lists for $349; best Web offer we've seen is
$249.99. We're offering it for $200.

Email us if you're interested, and if you'd like more information
include a phone number and best time to call.

Best wishes-

Conrad Bishop

UPCOMING FAMILY PERFORMANCES IN NAPA VALLEY:

Magical Moonshine Theatre will be performing The Fox and the Condor, and the
Fox and Elk Make a Trade in Lyman Park (on Hyw 29, right in the middle of
town) next Friday, the 25th of July at 7pm in the evening. The outdoor
performance will take place near the gazebo.

Other upcoming Magical Moonshine shows will be at the Think Green World
Music Festival held at Copia (wine and food museum) in the town of Napa,
Saturday, August 2, (festival runs from 11 to 7 pm.) Their website is:
http://www.thinkgreen-worldmusicfestival.com/ - Our shows will be at 1:00
and 5:00 pm. This is a really fun festival for the whole family!

ike to see your name and your work in print or published in a respected
periodical on the internet where billions of people can see it?

Send in your articles, reviews, notices, photos and reports of what you are
doing, festival overviews, classifieds, opinions, etc to your guild
newsletter editor by the 25th of each month. It helps promote the art of
puppetry. It enlivens the Bay Area art scene. It could change the world (oh,
yes, it could.)

SPECIAL NEWSLETTER CHALLENGE: HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION (at least
loosely puppetry related.)
And send your calendar listings to Calendar Editor Conrad Bishop.

The puppet world is waiting for you.

--
Michael Nelson

Hello Guild,
Due to an oversight the following calendar listing was not included in the
e-version of your newsletter that is posted on the website.

CALENDAR ADDITION
Storybook Puppet Theater
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Pinocchio
July 5-6 - 11am & 2pm & 4pm
Carlo Collodi's beloved puppet character comes to life in the classic
telling of Pinocchio, created by Geppetto the wood carver, who longs to be a
real boy. Together with Creeko the cricket and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio
has many adventures-even-ending up being swallowed by a whale! Join us as
Pinocchio learns many of life's lessons the hard way. Marionettes and
script by Lewis Mahlmann.

The Adventures of Peer Gynt
July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 - 11am & 2pm & 4pm
This is Ibsen's Norwegian tale of Peer Gynt, who has many mishaps with
trolls as he learns to be a good person. Told with the classical music of
Edvard Grieg, Peer falls in love with his childhood friend Solveig, and
stops the evil trolls from turning his friends into more trolls. A tale of
a young boy's love of adventure. Script and puppets by Lewis Mahlmann.

Puppeteers of America is proud to announce a total renovation of the online Puppetry Store.

When you visit the store you will be asked to create a new account. Even if you have already created an account with the online membership store, you will still need to create a new account with the Puppetry Store. The new Puppetry Store has more information about each book. You can search the store by author, title or topic. The first item we are featuring is a brand new documentary about the 2008 National Puppetry Festival - Puppet Rampage.
The Puppet Rampage is Back!!
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If you attended the 2007 national Puppet Festival in St Paul or if you missed it, here is your chance to re-live the event, IF YOU DARE.

For Sale now at the New Online Puppetry Store!

Steve Abrams, reviewer for Puppetry Journal said:

The Puppet Rampage Documentary is a brilliantly crafted film. It captures the energy and vitality of the gathering of puppeteers including the thrilling opening moments of the festival . A unique feature is a series of pre-festival interviews with participating artists as they put the final touches on their shows. There are performance clips and peaks behind the scenes. There are memorable quotes from Phillip Huber, Stephen Kaplin, Jim Rose and many others

The 2 disc set, premiered on June 1, 2008, in New York City to a large, appreciative audience. Special features on the second disc include footage of Bernice Silver, the undisputed Queen Of Potpourri, and the deeply moving and inspirational keynote speech by the amazing Canadian puppeteer, Ronnie Burkett, complete and uncut.

Here is the link to your SFBAPG July 2008 Newsletter with:

LOTS MORE PICTURES THAN THE LAST NEWSLETTER, AND:

Election results
Recap of Folkmanis presentation at June guild meeting
Reviews of Fratello Marionette's "Frog Prince" and Zanzibar Puppets'
"Cinderella"
Mary Nagler completes UConn puppet MFA (with photos)
Announcements (birth and marriage!)
Library update (including new Tolkien DVD!)
Calendar
August Guild meeting announcement (don't miss it at the bottom of mailer
page 8)
and More!

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