The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia
Author | : Beth Osnes |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 205 |
Release | : 2014-01-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780786457922 |
ISBN-13 | : 0786457929 |
Rating | : 4/5 (929 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia written by Beth Osnes and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book explores the Malaysian form of shadow puppet theatre, highlighting its unique nature within the context of Southeast Asian and Asian shadow puppet theatre traditions. Intended for a Western audience not familiar with Asian performance and practices, the text serves as a bridge to this highly imaginative form. An in-depth examination of the Malaysian puppet tradition is provided, as well as performance scripts, designs for puppet characters, instructions for creating a shadow screen, and easy directions for performance. Another section then considers the practical, pedagogical, and ethical issues that arise in the teaching of this art.