6/22/2023 0 Comments Ballard puppetry museum![]() ![]() This, Lee said, is one application of fluid dynamics. Choosing the right material to achieve the desired effect requires knowledge of how the materials act in certain situations. In addition to the suspension of actors, puppeteers also incorporate movement into their sets. Not only can they manage the suspension systems, but they have a place onstage as well, effectively invisible, adjusting the positions of the actors themselves. In his show “Sisters’ Follies,” Twist described the intricacies of a scene involving flight, recounting how the puppeteers were responsible for the movement of the actors. ![]() “Puppetry is the performance of engineering,” said Bell. From the movement of the puppets to the appearance of motion, the shows would not go on without engineering. Over the course of the event, the science behind various puppets and scenes from Twist’s shows, among others, was revealed. ![]() He was joined by Basil Twist, renowned puppeteer and the creator of shows such as “Symphonie Fantastique” and “The Araneidae Show.” Ed Weingart, interim chair of UConn’s department of dramatic arts, and Jason Lee, professor of mechanical engineering, shared their expertise as well. John Bell, the museum director of the Ballard, hosted the event. The discussion was held through Facebook Live on Thursday, Dec. The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry’s discussion regarding the importance of the bond between the two fields featured presenters with different backgrounds in either puppetry or engineering. Though the intersection between art and science is often overlooked, the two fields overlap significantly when it comes to the art of puppetry. Despite the museum being closed, the Ballard Institute is still hosting virtual events such as the Facebook Live that was held last night. The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry pictured. ![]()
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