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Stevens' Course in Puppetry - by Martin Stevens (Paperback)

Stevens' Course in Puppetry - by  Martin Stevens (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Here is a chance to study with one of the great North American puppeteers. Originally published as a twenty session correspondence course - the last session being written specifically for the individual student. This book includes all the known final sessions plus a reprint of a 1947 article by the author in Popular Mechanics.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Martin Stevens was one of the great North American puppeteers - creating such notable productions as <em>"The Passion Play", "Joan of Arc"</em>, and "<em>Taming of the Shrew"</em>. Steve, as he was affectionately called, was a frequent performer and teacher at the national festivals of the Puppeteers of America. In the 1950's he wrote a correspondence course with nineteen published lessons plus a final session written specifically for each student. Here are all the published lessons plus all the known final session. </p><p>"It is a happy day that this material is once again visible and available to nudge young puppeteers to find their own way of seeing and doing shows. Bravo to "Steve." George Latshaw in the <em>Puppetry Journal</em>, Spring, 1998</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"The best investment I ever made was the Stevens' Course in Puppetry. I don't see how any professional can afford to be without it." Jim Menke</p><p>"The Stevens' Course in Puppetry is a waste of time and money if you want to teach paper bag puppets to kindergarten children. But for anyone interested in learning professional know-how, it's the best value to be had." Jay Marshall</p><p>"Your Course is really good and it definitely made a change in the way I do things. Suddenly it is a very good feeing to create predetermined shows, to feel in CONTROL!!!" Mike Haruego.</p><br>

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