Here's A Video

So this is probably the last post I'll do on That's the way to do it! and, to be honest, I think I was postponing putting up this last one because I've had a lot of fun with this blog. Through thick and thin, I've always looked forward to writing in it. But oh well, you don't want to read about my emotions, you want puppets hitting each other!

This was a performance from the end of the schoolyear. It was around twenty kids from my school, and from what I can tell, they enjoyed it. It cut off the first few minutes of the slapstick, when Mr. Punch throws his baby out of a window, but I think the rest is alright.

So, I suppose, that's the end.

I hope you've enjoyed this blog, and traveling through the Punch and Judy experience with me. I know I've learned from and enjoyed this blog. I'll probably look back on this and think 'Yes. That was the way to do it.'

Thanks. Until next time.

Presentation

A week or two ago, I presented my Punch and Judy booth at my schools senior dissertation presentation, known as the Senior Dessert, in which me and my fellow seniors showed off our groovy projects. I did a speech about what my project is and then after that I showed off my project. During my speech, I mentioned that people could look in the booth and try on the puppets, which is what they did! The booth, only supposed to hold one person, was holding five people at once all snapping at each other with the puppets! This made me very happy. It completely encompassed the chaotic spirit of Punch and Judy.

Also, I was asked when my puppet show was to take place by pretty much everyone who came to look at the project. I replied, "When I've nailed the script and my voices." So I've been practicing each voice every morning, and I've been switching with puppets, resulting in my voice hurting...

Oh well. I'm happy!

Turned In

So I've turned in my project in paper form. Hooray! It's a weight off my back during the final few weeks of the semester, but the work isn't over yet. The most common question I get these days is 'when is the performance.' So I've been doing the final touches on the booth and trying to practice with the puppets and the voices with the booth. Of course, it's tough. But I think I can handle it.

I Haven't Done Much so There Will Be a More Detailed Post Next Week

Title says it all.

Gloria!

Puppets? Check.
Stage? Check.
Script? Check.
Minor details.  Going to be done soon.
Slapstick? Unknown prospects. Probably going to find a different way to use the slapstick.
Props? Check.

So, I had my committee meeting today, and we talked about these things. We also talked about shows, but that's not the important thing. The important thing is that I've finished pretty much the whole project, and this is the first time I've been properly relaxed in a while. I'm congratulating myself, but for how long? Beats me. I'm having a rest.

Aaaaah!

AAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh!

Please excuse the letter yelling, I'm just in the middle of what I like to call 'Oh my gosh argh argh argh' in which all I do is my project. I sent my committee members all I've done over this time we've had, and I'm going to finish the rest of my work before my committee meeting next week. I'm also back at school, and the end-of-semester homework is piling up. My nerves, right now, are very very fragile. Also, check these pictures yo.

I honestly laugh whenever I see this one.

I will not touch base on being a day late I will not touch base on being a day late Until next week then!

Stages and Pics

Remember how I said I was going to (eventually) put up pictures of the stage and puppets?

Ooo!

About freaking time!

So yeah. Finished all but two puppets. I'll finish the next one by Friday, and I hope to do the crocodile as quickly (sloppily) as I am able. Also, will be doing the tent part of the project soon. And write a paper.

Wahey.