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Those words were written by Andrew Periale, co-editor of Puppetry International in the Spring 2004 issue titled, The Puppet Survivor Challenge.

Those words still ring true in 2009. Puppeteers are always in a "survival " mode. Maybe because of that they're better equipped to weather a sustained recession. What do you think?]]> http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/index.php?entry=entry090505-113727 moderated by Donald Devet Tue, 05 May 2009 18:37:27 GMT http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/comments.php?y=09&m=05&entry=entry090505-113727 http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/index.php?entry=entry090504-121651
The working puppeteers I know are asking themselves, "How do I not only survive as an artist in these troubled economic times, but also, how do I thrive?"

If you have some ideas or an experience to share, please feel free. We could use all the help we can get.]]> http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/index.php?entry=entry090504-121651 moderated by Donald Devet Mon, 04 May 2009 19:16:51 GMT http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/comments.php?y=09&m=05&entry=entry090504-121651 http://www.unima-usa.org/sphpblog_0511/index.php?entry=entry090414-130247 Blogging has come to UNIMA-USA! Let's communicate!

Here's your chance to express yourself and share your thoughts with the world. Come blog with us.

Here's a good place to start. The latest issue of Puppetry International features thumbnail profiles of 40 outstanding puppet masters, all under the age of 40.

Are these artists shaping the world of puppetry?

If so, where is puppetry headed in the 21st Century?

Are there other influential puppet artists that should be recognized?

Leave a comment and see what others have to say.

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