Just logged in to the puppets list on topica.com. No one uses it anymore. But the archived emails have brought up a pile of details and memories… like this one from 2001:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<<
CELLspace Puppet Cluster presents
The 2nd Annual Funky Puppet Supper
A six course vegan meal with over seven courses of entertainment!
::: Come early, bring a sock or small water bottle, and create your own puppet:::
::: Our Featured Entree Performers :::
+The puppetry of: Bob Hartman, Monkey Thump, Puppets Rorshache, and Ian Greeb
+The CELLspace Commedia Players w/ special guests Dan Chumley & Ed Holmes
+The music of Dr. Abacus
+All-Star Stilts and Comedy
+Fou Fou Ha! Dancers choreographed by Maya Culbertson
:::In the Kitchen:::
Funky Food Productions
:::When:::
Friday and Saturday, November 16, 17, 2001
Doors open at 6:30pm (arrive early to make your own puppet)
:::Where:::
CELLspace
2050 Bryant St. @ 18th St.
San Francisco, CA
wheelchair accessible (call ahead for special needs)
:::Prices, reservations/contact info, etc.:::
Tickets: $23 to $43 sliding scale
(admission is tax deductable donation to the CELLspace puppet cluster)
(We were sold out last year so presale or reservations are strongly recommended)