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Three
nights of curated short-form adult puppetry performances from across
the country
WHAT:
The 2014 National Puppet Slam at Center for Puppetry Arts
Experience
the beauty, ingenuity and hilarity of short-form puppet theater in
this showcase of slam acts from across the country. Nominated by
their respective slams in the Puppet Slam Network and curated by the
Center for Puppetry Arts, the nation’s best slam performances will
be presented for three nights only! Recommended for ages 18+
ONLY, the National Puppet Slam is sponsored in part by Dragon Con and
the Puppet Slam Network. The lineup is as follows:
· “The
Joshua Show: Trick Yourself into Being Happy” by Joshua Holden from
New York. Mr.
Nicholas, the sock puppet, expresses his frustration with feeling
grumpy and sad every day. Joshua, his soul mate, teaches him how to
kick the blues by tricking himself into being happy.
· “Sifters”
by Sarah Nolen from Connecticut
The
story of love, loss and letting go is told in silhouette.
· “Real
Puppetry of the Penis” by Michael and Valerie Nelson from
California. A
demonstration of various penis puppets with commentary.
· “The
Mantis Sisters” by Donna Kimball, Alison Mork, and Kristin Charney
from California. Three
sisters discuss the joys, as well as the unique pitfalls of dating in
the praying mantis world.
· “Moon
Gas” by David T Steinman with Blake Love, Kit Leffler, Kalen Keir
and Skyler Nowinski from Minnesota. A
wild rock opera set in a subterraneous moon tavern.
· “Milo
the Magnificent” by Alex Vernon and Sarah Olmsted Thomas from
Maryland Milo
is a young, aspiring magician who’s thrilled to debut his first
performance in front of a live audience. He will also exhibit his
latest invention: the mechanical man!
· “Who’s
Lovin’ You” by Marta Mozelle MacRostie and Jessica Simon from New
York. A
man and his heart-dog must struggle on after being dumped.
· “Superstition”
by Brodrick Jones from New York. A
black cat has a bad day.
· “The
Master” by Anamaria Craciun from Connecticut. An
apprentice has a life and death confrontation with their Master.
· “Hot
Carl” by Paul McGinnis with Victor Yerrid and Haley Jenkins from
New York. A
black light, tabletop piece featuring a dancing skeleton.
A
beer and wine bar will be open before the show and during
intermission.
WHEN:
August 28-30, 2014
Thursday –
Saturday: 8 p.m.
WHERE:
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404
Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
TICKETS: Tickets
are $13
(Members) and $18
(Nonmembers) and
include entry to the performance and Museum. ORDER TICKETS
ONLINE at http://puppet.org/perform/slam2014.shtml OR
CALL 404-873-3391.
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