November 12, 2013 | Theatre,

CHECK OUT THESE FILMS, BOOKS, AND MUSIC RELATED TO SLEEPING BEAUTY!

BOOKS

Puppetry A World History by Eileen Blumenthal (2005)

Learn about different cultures through the way each one perceives its own puppetry. Puppetry varies widely around the world, for it reflects the very cultures that create them. This enchanting book not only takes you through the diversity of puppetry but through the history of the world itself.

 

Puppets and Puppet Theater by David Currell (1999)

Take your puppet experience to the next level with this book. Learn not only how to make your very own puppet with this book’s clear step-by-step process, but learn how to perform as well.  You’re in the best hands with Currell, who has done this for years and has the best advice for your puppet experience.

Puppets, Masks, and Performing Objects by John Bell (2001) 

Learn of the many different influences that the art of puppetry has had on performance art all over the world. This book takes a look at historical documents that have affected the theater world and schools. It also takes a deeper look at what different methods are being taught and where.

 

 

 

 

Don’t miss out on Sleeping Beauty, playing Nov. 13 – 17. Click here for more info and tickets.

FILMS

Broken Strings of Marionette (2013)

Very much like the way the Colla family has spent years building and performing their puppets, these folk artists in Kathputli Colony, Shadipur, New Delhi have dedicated their whole life to the art of Katpulti.  Katpulti is the art of their country, which includes puppetry. Take a look at how much sacrifice and passion these artists have committed to their art.

 Sound of Music (1965) 

Enjoy this classic with a whole new perspective. Take a family Sunday to watch this movie and wait for the Marionette show. Laugh along with the Lonely Goatherd scene appreciating and knowing all you know now about Marionette puppets.

Sleeping Beauty  (1959)

What Recommendations List of Sleeping Beauty  would be complete without mention of the Disney classic? A tale of love, faith and courage, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty was – and is – a staple in a young child’s life.

 

 

Don’t miss out on Sleeping Beauty, playing Nov. 13 – 17. Click here for more info and tickets.

MUSIC

The Tchaikovsky Album (1998)

This double disc album contains a variety of music from Tchaikovsky. His brilliant writings and musings are brought to life by the one and only Chicago Symphony. Everyone from classical music lovers to fairy tale loves will take a great delight in Tchaikovsky’s album.

My First Tchaikovsky Album (2012)

This album was created for the little geniuses of tomorrow. The music has condensed and simplified the brilliance of Tchaikovsky for the enjoyment of children. It features simple songs like the Lark Song and Morning Prayer.

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty (2010)    

This is an all inclusive double disc album for Tchaikovsky and Sleeping Beauty lovers. Fans of the ballet and the Colla Marionette production will be very pleased, every moment that is influenced by music in the productions is included. Be able to take all the magic from the story home with you with this album.

 

Don’t miss out on Sleeping Beauty, playing Nov. 13 – 17. Click here for more info and tickets.