Puppet Power 2013 conference is March 9&10

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Enjoy our short newsletter.

January 2013 Newsletter

The Fearless Face of Puppetry has a line-up of inspiring industry leaders.

Don't miss the chance to hear his keynote or get hands-on in the Master Class with the legendary, Martin P. Robinson. Meet the inspiration behind Puppeteers Without Borders founders

Dina Kaplan and Rochi Dan.

From the accomplished

Trish Leeper

and her journey for the "Tale of Teeka" through to the Emmy award-winning

Lisa Aimee Sturz

discussing BeeSting at the Puppet Portfolios, there is so much to be challenged and moved by at this year's conference.

And remember, the early bird deadline is just around the corner.
Register by January 31st and save!

Early bird: Saturday, March 9:

Conference & keynote only $155 CAD

Early bird: Sunday March 10:

Master classes only $155 CAD

More information, bursaries and registration:

Puppet Power 2013 Conference

INSPIRING,

INFORMATIVE

GALVANIZING

One of our PP13 Master Class presenters

CATHERINE HAHN

Conception, Collaboration, Construction a BIG Puppet Process

Insider tips on thinking BIG!

Check out one of the projects Catherine was recently involved with:

Victoria BC 150 years old celebration

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Another PP13 Master Class presenter

LYNN JEFFRIES

Leading Shadow Puppet

Construction and Performance
(Sponsored by International Festival of Animated Objects)

Lynn is also President of UNIMA - USA.

Check out these links: Lynn's website

www.unima-usa.org

and the World Organization
Union Internationale de la Marionette

www.unima.org

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PUPPET POWER 2013
CONFERENCE UPDATES:

We've added another Puppet Portfolio presenter! Droom Theatre from Rotterdam are doing some wonderful community building. Joanne Oussoren and Frans Hakkemars explain in their colourful video.

Announcing the first of our Saturday "Puppet Making and Playing workshops at 4:15 - 5:45:
Pete Balkwill from Old Trout Puppet Workshop will lead "Make and Move Larval Puppets".

Stay tuned for more fun workshop choices.

For more information and updates check our conference website at www.wppuppet.com/puppet_power.htm

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Don't Miss out:

A limited number of $50 bursaries are available upon proven need. Contact wppuppet@telus.net for details.

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Even More

Puppets in Calgary

Did you realize that the International Festival of Animated Objects runs

March 12 - 17, 2013. Check into the exciting lineup of puppet performances!
www.animatedobjects.ca

and elsewhere:

(r) Evolution
The 2013 NATIONAL FESTIVAL of the PUPPETEERS of AMERICA

August 5-10, 2013 | Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA.

Registration now open!

And check out this Fascinating video...TED Talks on the War horse

W.P. Puppet Theatre | Box 61116 | Calgary, Alberta T2N 4S6 |

Thank you to our funding supporters

Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Calgary Arts Development
City of Calgary

Shawna Ogston Communications and Media Relations

Annapolis Capital