Above, video shows
results of conversion from doll to
puppet.
The
event is a fund raiser for puppetry arts
in the schools, sponsored by Bay Area
Puppetry Arts (BABA)
scroll down for more
info
Altered
Barbie Puppeteer's Worktable
Above:
dolls are carefully deconstructed and
then reassembled with puppet mechanisms
to bring them to life on the stage.
Welcome to my world!
THE
SHOW, STARING BARBIE AND FRIENDS
The
Barbie Diaries 2004- The lives of
dolls take on new meaning as we delve
into Barbie's recent life through her own
writings. The diary excerpts selected
focus on the period after her now famous
split with Ken, and include her
marginally triumphant emergence from a
mindless stint at a Salvation Army
shelter, to her attempts to rebuild her
life and even reenter the dating scene
after a relationship that inexplicably
failed after 43 years. Ultimately Barbie
realizes her deep need to be completely
controlled, and how it has shaped her
life. Giving Bridget Jones a run for her
money, Barbies diaries offer an intimate
view from a dolls perspective, humorous,
yet with more depth than you might expect
from a blond, plastic, fashion icon.
Contains some doll nudity, a little
consensual S&M play, and some curious
observations about grown men who play
with dollies.
Photo
L: A very awkward moment: In an attempt
to attract the amorous attentions of her
next door neighbor, Barbie has scheduled
a session with Mistress Bratz when her
ex, Ken, and his new girlfriend
(Caligirl) happen by. By the way, the
Bratz doll is wearing the same skanky
clothes she is sold with. Photo, R: On
the road to recovery: Barbie's first bath
in over a year (since the split.)
And
the World Premier of Barbie Diaries 2009- Barbies quest for the naked
truth continues and gets much more
complicated as she buys her dream home at
the peak of the real estate market, then
can't find work in spite of a very hefty
resume, makes the mistake of starting to
"think" and begins to stumble
upon the memories and experiences of
other Barbies which makes her life more
complicated than she ever wanted.
In
Barbie Diaries 2009, Barbie needs all the
help she can get as she turns 50 in a
world where youth and beauty rule.
LEFT: Even at the
Altered Barbie Festival opening
reception, Barbie is working hard on her
Diary, which is going to be made into a
major theatrical production. She is very
excited. RIGHT: Introspection: Barbie
watches as Barbie types stuff about
Barbie.
Past Barbie Productions
of Little Blue Moon Theatre
(sorry, you missed it)
The
Lady Or The Tiger - An
ancient king has an unusual system of
justice. Open one door in the arena and
there is a lady. Open the other and
there is a ravenous tiger. Which
will it be? The lady or the
tiger? (Similar to but not exactly
the version you read in high school
English class! Contains adult
humor, some very scanty outfits and a
somewhat dangerous tiger.) This sexy,
political satire is done with Barbie
playing the Barbarian Princess, Midge,
her sister, the King is played by GI Joe,
and the Prince by Ken (with the tiger
playing himself). So, not exactly toy
theatre, but theatre with toys...Runs
about 20 minutes. Photos to come.
...
Dido
and Aeneas, the Parody - This was a one time
"roast" for the cast of the
Opera of Dido and Aeneas, making fun of
the singers, the director, the costumes,
the setting, the story, and just about
anything else we could think of. Cast
photo below.
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