This year we had over 10 puppeteers at the event and five new puppets! We ended up losing an arm and breaking a wrist (puppet appendages) but had a lot of fun. Next year, Trompin' Manikins hopes to grow even more!
Some of the people who were bystanders last year became the main event this year. New member, Michele Wetherbee's,"Wind" was a hit, while the simple cardboard chickens seemed to garner the most attention in Petaluma- known as egg capital of the world. Lots of bystanders created clucking sound effects as we walked by or shouted, "That's a great cock!"
As always, it's a pleasure dancing up a storm with the zany Hubbub Club.
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| Hubbub & Trompin' Manikins |
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| The Hubbub and Trompin' Manikins |
Here are some highlights from yesterday. If you are reading this and would like to make puppets and process with us please contact Hillary Younglove through Meetup.com! Trompin' Manikins would like to jumpstart a puppet processional tradition in Sonoma County.
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| Nicole, Michele, Eric and Oona |
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| Karina and Sheryl |
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| Nicole and Hillary |
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| Michele & Nicole |
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| Nicole and Karina |
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| Hubbub & Trompin' Manikins |
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| James Martin-youngest member of Trompin' Manikins! |
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| Blurry marching shots-it's difficult to take pictures while holding a puppet! |
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| Nemo |
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| Paul |
Thanks to all my puppeteers known and unknown. Michele, Nicole, Karina, Tessa, Nemo, Dee, Peters, Paul, Simone, Oona, the funky chicken, Eric and our youngest member, James who is 10. A lot of people just grabbed a puppet and joined in on the fun such as inebriated Mike.
Across the street from the event we had a sneak preview of
Garlington & Bertotti's project for Burning Man. What a feast for the eyes! I wish I could see all the amazing art projects at Burning Man.
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