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<p class=MsoPlainText>Below is the text from two e-mails I received from
puppeteers interested in performing in libraries in Oregon before and after the
Northwest Regional Festival of Puppeteers of America, to be held in Seattle July
30-August 1, 2010. I have not seen either of these performers, so this is
just information, not a recommendation. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Doris Hicks<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Young Adult Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Spanish Language Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>541-791-0015<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:#1F497D'>This e-mail is a public record of the City of Albany, and may be
subject to public disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This e-mail
is subject to the State of Oregon Retention Schedule.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>**Karaghiozis Theater<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText>Hello Doris I got your address from Nicolas Hubbard who
knows me from the educational world of puppetry..I am interested in performing
tours for your libraries and or schools the art of Traditional Greek Shadow
Theater also known as Karaghiozis theater. Please take a look at my website and
feel free to call me anytime. 5105437510 <a href="http://www.kassapides.com">www.kassapides.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:[mailto:leonidaskass@yahoo.com]">[mailto:leonidaskass@yahoo.com]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>**Omnipresent Puppet Theater:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
am writing in response to Nick Hubbard's e-mail about possible bookings in
libraries around your area. As I will be at the festival coming up, I
thought it might be fun to tour a show up where you are.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>My
company, Omnipresent Puppet Theater, has been touring in and around the Kern
and Fresno County areas in California since 2006, and has a home at the Galight
Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall in Bakersfield, where we perform every other
month. We have been hard at work there, growing our reputation as
performers, and also building puppets for productions in Arizona and California
at other theatres. I have attached our latest brochure. You can
also visit our website at <a href="http://www.omnipuppets.org">www.omnipuppets.org</a>
to see some of our other work and read what people have been saying about
us. I have been a regular performer for the libraries in Kern for their
Summer Reading Series, and prepare a new show every year for each theme.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
am a current member of the POA Board of Trustees and have been a professional
puppeteer for the past 16 years with various companies. At the festival
in Seattle, other than my board meeting duties, I will be hosting the adult
puppet slam and maybe performing in a piece with another attending group.
With Seattle "only" a 16 hour drive from where I am, I can easily
pack another show for touring. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
would like to offer "Gumshoe McMonocle and the Strange Case of
Rumpelsomething" to your libraries. It's a version of
"Rumpelstiltskin" told as a 1940s detective story complete with
bumbling gumshoe and surprise method of turning straw into gold. It's
gotten great response from audiences down here, and Ithink it would make a fun
touring show. I've attached a flyer for the show.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
think I can cover my expenses for $350 per show and would like to book at
least six shows for days immediately before and after the festival. I
hope we can work something out. If you'd like to know any more, feel free
to call me at 661-858-0831 or e-mail me at <a
href="mailto:omnipuppets@peoplepc.com">omnipuppets@peoplepc.com</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks
again. hope to hear from you.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Don
Kruszka</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Omnipresent
Puppet Theater<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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