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Puppet Arts - Dramatic Arts
Classes in puppetry were first taught at UConn in 1964 by Professor Frank W. Ballard, who had joined the faculty of Theatre Department as a set designer and technical director eight years earlier. After three years, the demand for these courses had grown so drastically that the department had to limit enrollment in puppetry classes.
http://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/
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Between Human and Object: Performing Artists on the Possibilities of Puppets
The Creative Capital grantees working in the medium of puppetry aren’t your average Punch-and-Judy puppeteers. We have seen remarkable, complex works come to life in the hands of these innovative performing artists.
http://blog.creative-capital.org/2013/06/between-human-and-object/
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The Art of Puppetry
Puppetry is one of the oldest art forms in existence, and is practiced all over the world. The following article was written by local artist Suzanne Pemsler, as an introduction to the vast and varied world of puppetry. For more information about puppetry, visit our links page.
http://www.puppetsbostonguild.org/puppetry.html
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Center for Puppetry Arts
Center for the art of puppetry.
http://www.puppet.org
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Puppetry - Britannica
The making and manipulation of puppets for use in some kind of theatrical show.
http://www.britannica.com/art/puppetry
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Puppetry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of puppets. It is very ancient, and is believed to have originated 3000 years BC. Puppetry takes many forms but they all share the process of animating inanimate performing objects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppetry
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Puppet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A puppet is an inanimate object animated or manipulated by a puppeteer. It is used in puppetry, which is a very ancient form of theatre.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puppet
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Puppet Facts - Encyclopedia
A figure, usually human or animal, moved by human agency, used in a theatrical show.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/puppet.aspx
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History of Puppets - PuppetsNow
While the general definition of a puppet is that of an object manipulated by someone, the history of puppets is in fact a long and varied one. Discover the history here.
http://www.puppetsnow.com/history-of-puppets.html
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History of Puppets - Puppets Theater
Puppetry is an ancient form of expression and storytelling. Pupperty and puppet theater was considered one of the first forms of entertainment. The history of puppets is fascinating and provides valuable insight into this popular art and its development through to today.
http://www.theaterseatstore.com/history-of-puppetry
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5 Basic Techniques for Good Puppetry! - That Werid Place
These basic techniques are important to all levels of puppetry. The beginner must become proficient enough in these 5 basic techniques to the point where they become second nature.
https://weirproductions.wordpress.com/2011/01/25/5-basic-techniques-for-good-puppetry/
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Experience Puppets: Training and Instruction in Basic and Advanced Puppetry Skills
Puppet Training and Instruction on Basic and Advanced Puppetry Skills including: puppet manipulation, lip sync, entrances, exits, etc.
http://www.experiencepuppets.com/puppetrytrainingandresources.html
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The History and Origins of Puppetry - Branson Shows
The history of the puppet and how it came to be an icon of our culture is an interesting one.
https://www.bransonshows.com/articles/PuppetShowsHistoryofthePuppet.htm
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Puppet Training and Ministry Tips - Experience Puppets
A ventriloquist is someone who speaks without moving his lips to give the illusion that the voice is coming from somewhere else. A ventriloquist puppet is one that doesn't move his mouth, but the words still come out anyway. Puppets shouldn't work on their ventriloquism skills during a puppet play.
http://www.experiencepuppets.com/puppettipsblog/
