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Carina Jaramillo

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History of Puppetry

Puppetry is an ancient form of artistic expression that is a variation of storytelling or human theatrical productions. In puppetry, a drama unfolds that is entirely or primarily acted out by specialized representational objects, which are manipulated by a puppeteer. The human animator may or may not be visible to the audience. Cultural variations of puppetry developed independently in many…
Carina Jaramillo
January 20, 2021
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Home Theater Riser Guide

When designing a home theater space for your home, maximizing viewing space is critical for ensuring viewers have an enjoyable experience. If you’re designing your home theater just for you, then you won’t have too much trouble getting exactly what you want. However, if you’re adding extra rows of home theater seating because you have a large family or will…
Carina Jaramillo
January 5, 2021
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Ancient Roman Theater

The history of Roman theater stretches far back into history. It is thought theatrical performances took place in ancient Rome from the 4th century BC, after the establishment of the Roman Republic. However, most of the earliest known examples of Roman theater come 200 – 300 years later, starting a period that stretches into the 3rd century CE, before the…
Carina Jaramillo
December 2, 2020
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Virtual Theater Experiences From Home

Just because the COVID-19 pandemic means staying safe by social distancing doesn't mean that you can't enjoy different types of entertainment. You might not be able to go to the theater right now, but you can see a variety of performances from the comfort of your couch at home. Your media options are plentiful, including dance, music, drama, comedy, and…
Carina Jaramillo
November 17, 2020
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Ancient Greek Drama & the Theater

We can trace the history of theater as far back as 700BC and the Ancient Greek civilization. We even know that the Greeks enjoyed musicals! Sadly, we don't have the actual music or understand what compositions were most popular. However, we can still see how the Ancient Greeks' love of theater plays a part in the Broadway, and the West…
Carina Jaramillo
August 10, 2020
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A Guide to Leather Stain Removal

This guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to remove stains from your leather furniture. Stains from egg and oil to blood and paint but the real trick to minimizing the risk of permanent damage is to be prepared. It is worth knowing a bit about how to care for your leather furniture on a day-to-day basis.
Carina Jaramillo
July 6, 2020
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British Theatre History

British theatre can trace its origins to the religious performances put on by church ministers in the 10th Century. These really took off from the mid 1300s when the churches used so-called 'mystery cycles' and 'miracle plays' to bring the obscure Latin Bible teachings and stories from the lives of the saints to the masses. This early form of theatre…
Carina Jaramillo
May 20, 2020
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Broadway Demographics

Every week throughout the Broadway season, The Broadway League collects audience data from theater owners. These are used to compile an annual report which gives a fascinating insight into the character of the Broadway audience and any developing trends. This article summarises the highlights of the 2017/18 report.
Carina Jaramillo
February 18, 2020