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Merry Christmas from Little Monster (pictured below – from WPTS’s new show for Christmas bookings!) and all the people and puppets at WPTS!
Volunteers Still Needed
 W.P. Puppet Theatre Casino
March Thursday 16th and Friday 17th
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with us!
Day (10:30 am -7:00 pm)
and evening (6:00 pm – 2:30 am) shifts required.
We still need key position people – General Managers and Bankers please!
Contact Wendy at: 228-3373
e: wppuppet@telus.net
The people and puppets thank you!
Puppet Power 2007 – Puppets as Agents for Social Change
Call for Proposals
WP Puppet Theatre Society, Calgary, Alberta, Canada presents a two day conference “Puppet Power 2007 – Puppets as Agents for Social Change” in spring 2007. We are currently looking for workshop proposals that address: current puppet usage in political and social etc. activism, puppetry’s existing and potential role in peace, health, religious, environmental and school education programs, how puppets can be used for community and organizational transformation and other similar themes. Please see our website after Jan 4th www.wppuppet.com for the complete call for proposals. Send proposals to wppuppet@telus.net.
Upcoming WPTS Events
Pre-registration requested - please contact Wendy at 228-3373 or wppuppet@telus.net
Just Kids Advanced Puppet Club Puppet
 Black Light Monsters: Sunday, January 22nd, 2- 5 pm
Challenges children ages 7-12 years to build some sophisticated puppets and learn some skills in performance!
Cost: $35.00 per child – includes GST, supplies and snack.
WPTS members $30.00 per child.
Location: Strathcona Comm. Association - 277 Strathcona Dr SW
The Calgary Puppet Club – for Adults
 Hand Puppets: January 28th 10 am – 4 pm: Jhan Groom
One day workshops offer professional development and lots of creative fun.
Cost: $45.00 pp, Series/WPTS Members: $40.00 pp
Venue: Olympic Volunteer Centre – north end of McMahon Stadium off Crowchild Trail NW
Jhan is a multidisciplinary artist/educator with 30 years experience, currently working in Calgary integrating arts education into the classroom. She specializes in mask, myth and movement and is pursuing a Master from University of Wales in Death Studies in Anthropology.
This workshop will delve into making and using Hand Puppets.
These workshops sponsored
by Theatre Alberta with
funding from the Alberta
Foundation for The Arts
Keep an eye out for this new marionette movie...
www.stringsthemovie.com/uk.html
“Strings” is a mythological story about the son of a king, Hal Tara, who sets out on a journey to revenge the death of his father. To his surprise he discovers the truth of his own people - and where he least expects it - he finds true love.
Mark your calendars - Pacific NW & Pacific SW Regional Festival Puppeteers of America Festival
Much Ado About Puppets
Aug 4-7, 2006 in Tacoma, Washington
University of Puget Sound
muchadoaboutpuppets.org
contact Jean Mattson jmariematt@aol.com
From A New Zealand Puppeteer…
Ramon Rivero is interested in exploring virtual puppetry techniques! Please contact him through the online form at www.pinz.org.nz.
Kid’s Puppet Corner
 Detergent bottles, bleach bottle etc make great puppet heads, and lay in a bunch of ping pong balls – great for eyes!
Check out Value Village or another second hand store for wigs and you’ve got all you need for a wacky puppet. The feather duster with a pair of glasses can be his/her friend!
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