The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia

The Shadow Puppet Theatre of Malaysia Synopsis

This comprehensive book explores the Malaysian form of shadow puppet theatre, highlighting its unique nature within the context of Southeast Asian and Asian shadow puppet theatre traditions. Intended for a Western audience not familiar with Asian performance and practices, the text serves as a bridge to this highly imaginative form. An examination of the Malaysian puppet tradition is provided, as well as performance scripts, designs for puppet characters, instructions for creating a shadow screen, and easy directions for performance. An additional section considers the practical, pedagogical, and ethical issues that arise when teaching on this form.

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