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The shadow puppet theatre of Malaysia : a study of wayang kulit with performance scripts and puppet designs

Title
The shadow puppet theatre of Malaysia : a study of wayang kulit with performance scripts and puppet designs / Beth Osnes.
Author
Osnes, Beth.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.

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Description
x, 194 p. : ill.; 26 cm.
Summary
"This book explores the Malaysian form of shadow puppet theatre, highlighting its nature within the context of Southeast Asian shadow puppet theatre traditions. An examination of the Malaysian puppet tradition is provided, as well as performance scripts, designs for characters, instructions for a shadow screen, and easy directions. An additional section considers the practical, pedagogical, and ethical issues"--Provided by publisher.
Alternative Title
Shadow puppet theater of Malaysia
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction -- The shadow puppet theatre in Southeast Asia -- The stories of the Malaysian shadow puppet theatre -- The shadow puppet theatre in performance -- Five scripts -- Teaching and performing Malaysian shadow puppet theatre.
Call Number
MWFL 11-1269
ISBN
  • 9780786448388 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786448385 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2010034803
OCLC
YBP 2010034803
Author
Osnes, Beth.
Title
The shadow puppet theatre of Malaysia : a study of wayang kulit with performance scripts and puppet designs / Beth Osnes.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
MWFL 11-1269
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