To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:36:08 GMT
Subject: [Puptcrit] Sad News -Juliane Poore d. Dec 14 2008


Every day  people are born and others die, but it seems harder to accept the passings at Christmas and the other holidays celebrated by those we know and love---it is as if a gift was taken away. With newborns a gift has arrived. 

Arthur Poore has a great sense of balance of things, which can certainly help a lot in such a difficult time. I congratulate him and his family for recognizing the good things they shared with Juliane Poore, and may they continue to benefit from the afterglow of the light she shed.

As a collector and preserver of puppets, I see the survival of puppets as part of extending the afterglow of significant and creative lives. Actors' performances on stages are momentary and then the curtain falls. Film preserves performances, memories retain something too. But so many puppets outlive those who handled and animated them and can still communicate as all art does with new viewers.

Christmas Day I finally got to see a small, important collection of things created by Tony Sarg---a complete poster for his Ali Baba show, many printed textiles with various scenes (not puppet related, but with that deliciously jolly, fun sense of life) and  abut 8 or 9 toy marionettes made by Madame Alexander (Hansel & Gretel, Disney's Snow White, one dwarf and the evil Queen), many of Sarg's illustrated books for kids, and several pieces of painted furniture which came from Tony's  shop in Nantuckett. Not only did Tony employ and enourage many significant puppeteers, but he left a visual legacy as well which continues to inspire those of us who are still here, or yet due to arrive..

Thank you, Arthur for sharing your personal feelings. Your loss is shared by the puppetry family at large, whether we had the privilege of knowing Juliane or not. And your words remind us all to value the gifts of love and talent we receive. As we embark on a new year with hopes for beneficial changes in our world, you have reminded us to appreciate what wonders we have experienced so far. Thank you!

ALAN COOK


-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur H. Poore
Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 10:50 AM
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: [Puptcrit] Sad News / Animation / film Festivals / suggestions?

Hello worldwide communicators,

      For those puppeteers among us who Got to know my Wife Jul and I,
Julianne Poore    my beautiful wife of 25 yrs., mother to our 2 sons  
Dylan 21, & Sean 18,
Our friend, an excellent puppeteer, My touring & performing partner  
since 1989, my biggest fan,
a member of PGLI, PGOGNY, PofA, UNIMA, and The Galactic Puppetry  
Consortium,
Jul was also the charming hostess of 2 annual " Gathering of  
Puppeteers" parties held at our home in 07- & - 08. Where all Ny area  
puppeteers enthusiasts and their friends are invited annually.
This Great Lady ! Jul .
I am very sorry to tell you all that Jul Died suddenly and tragically  
in my arms, as our sons looked on, on Dec. 14. not two weeks ago.
Where is Shakespear when you need him.
The lovely Jul felt no pain, showed no fear, a sign of an old soul,  
and was well loved by ALL who knew her.
Jul will be sorely missed.

I waited until after the mid winter celebrations to mention this.
Thank You to All the Puppeteers who attended Jul's wake.
We do not know the light we shed while we are here.
Jul's light was blinding.

Then there was silence .....

everyone is shocked.


Please ... everyone, try to keep a good attitude toward things, as  
things are tough all over.


I do not feel right leaving that as the end of this message as it is  
so vastly empty feeling.

Jul was more proud of me, and my work than I shall ever be of my self.

Jul named an animating puppet of mine," GEO." I went on to make a film  
with it.

Jul thought it was one of my best works.

      I have been working independently on this film for about a year  
now.
It is a " short" using stop-motion animation, and an animating puppet  
of my own design, name of "Geo."
The Visual is complete, and I thought I would release a segment for  
consideration.
The final version is slightly different from this. Plus 23 odd  
minutes. and the film length is 28 min.
I will be working on the soundtrack until it is right, but I like the  
working music very much, which is not mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX3L9nL1PPc

I am curious to hear any suggestions as to what to do with a  
potentially interesting film.
names of film festivals etc.?
Some of you out there have seen "Geo at the Workbench" [the name of  
this film,] in part or with alternate soundtrack.
I thank you for all your very encouraging remarks.
I do wonder what to do next, and I await the info. which will help me  
decide.

Feeling very small in a vast universe


LOVE   !
Art & Jul




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