The world of puppetry with Bruce Schwartz

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Date
1985
Summary
Part of a series of six specials showcasing the work of puppeteers from various parts of the world. This program features the artistry of American puppeteer Bruce Schwartz. Clips from Schwartz's off-off-Broadway performance is interspersed with a post-performance interview with Henson. Henson and Schwartz discuss the elements of illusion and imagination that bring Schwartz's fragile and detailed work to life, and comment on the history of puppetry in England.
Contributors
Henson, Jim; Schwartz, Bruce D; Baker, Martin G; Bloomfield, George, 1930-; Jones, Trevor, 1949-
Publisher
Henson Associates
Genre
Television specials
Subjects
American Culture; Performing Arts, Music; Puppeteers New York (State) New York; Puppet theater New York (State) New York; Puppets England History
Locations
North America; United States of America
Collection
The Jim Henson video collection at the University of Maryland
Unit
Special Collections in Performing Arts
Language
English
Terms of Use
Access restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Physical Description
058 minutes; color
Notes
Creation/Production Credits
Theme music, Trevor Jones ; executive producer, Jim Henson.
Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: umd:1125; Catalog Key: alephsys003334264; Catalog Key: HENSON 053; Handle Identifier: hdl:1903.1/401

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