MDFPA and Moddy Puppets take a field trip
July 24th, 2024
While in town for our multi-day PUPPET CAMP at Clearing Library, we thought Moddy would appreciate a visit to Opera In Focus. - William B. Fosser's Puppet Production
Celebrating its 66th anniversary of Opera In Focus
and their 31ST year in Rolling Meadows
Keeping the Kungsholm tradition alive and delighting audiences
See the world's most life like puppets grace the operatic and musical stage
Justin shared with us some stories of Marc’s involvement with Opera In Focus as a fill-in puppeteer when needed, his “shop-talk” with William Fosser and his ability to fit under the stage to perform the manipulations.
All of the creative movements are done under the visible stage setting as viewed by the audience.
The puppeteers roll around on custom built office chairs to provide the realistic movement.
About 3 1/2 feet from floor to the underside of the stage platform.
Marc was 6’ 2”
Justin Snyder was extremely gracious with his time and hospitality by walking us through the intricacies of this fabulous presentation. The art and engineering is astounding!