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René Zendejas, Master Puppeteer, 1927 – 2014

October 11, 2014 By Puppeteers of America

The Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry is very sorry to announce the passing of René Zendejas, a master puppeteer known around the world during his 75-year career.  Child actor, dancer, puppeteer and puppet craftsman, René was a powerful talent who has inspired so many others in our community and beyond.  He recently suffered a stroke […]

Filed Under: Puppet Headlines Tagged With: Los Angeles, Marionettes

Mienke van Zyl, puppeteer

August 25, 2014 By Puppeteers of America

http://vimeo.com/103702492 Mienke van Zyl is a very talented South African artist. You can check out her Facebook page to see more of her wonderful creations, facebook.com/MienkeVanZyl?fref=ts. From the video description:  I approached Mienke about doing a profile of her. Mienke was kind enough to let me film her as she made a marionette of a foal. […]

Filed Under: For Arts Sake, Puppet Headlines Tagged With: Documentary, Interview, Marionettes, Mienke van Zyl

Detroit hosts the Motor City Puppet Blast!

July 25, 2014 By Roxanna Myhrum

This week, the Puppeteers of America Board of Directors convened in Detroit, MI for our annual meetings. We now get to have a BLAST at the Great Plains Regional Festival, AKA “Motor City Puppet Blast.” This amazing 3-day puppetry festival features outstanding performances, film screenings, and workshops, most of which take place at one of […]

Filed Under: PofA News Tagged With: Great Plains Region, Marionettes, Museums and Exhibits, Regional Festivals

The Art of Puppetry & Marionettes – Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater

August 4, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

Filed Under: Puppet Headlines Tagged With: Documentary, Marionettes

Mr. Bonetangles

July 18, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

http://vimeo.com/36056616 Mr. Bonetangles from Alex Wagner on Vimeo. A day in the life of Mr. Bonetangles, and his puppeteer, Will Schutze.

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: Marionettes, Outdoor Performance, Puppet Films

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