Pulling Strings of Imagination: The Art of Puppetry, and the Power of Mentorship & Storytelling
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Guest: Marilyn Price, President, Marilyn Price Puppets at Marilyn Price Puppets
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-price-58a204167/
The Mentor Project: https://mentorproject.org
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Hosts:
Dr. Susan Birne-Stone Ph.D., Host of The Mentor Project Podcast | Host of Perspectives | Systems Psychotherapist, International Coach, Talk Show Host & Producer, Professor | Mentor at the Mentor Project
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/dr-susan-birne-stone
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Host of Redefining Society Podcast, and other shows on ITSPmagazine
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Introduction
Welcome to another riveting episode of The Mentor Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Susan Birne-Stone and Marco Ciappelli. In today's conversation, we invite you to journey with us into the enchanting world of storytelling as we engage with our guest, Marilyn Price, a master puppeteer and storyteller based in Evanston, Illinois.
For over half a century, Marilyn has been breathing life into inanimate objects, crafting magical stories that resonate across generations. Her journey began in an unexpected way, when a dear friend needed an extra pair of hands - literally - to help her puppetry. With no prior training, Marilyn stepped into this fascinating world, her journey marked by a unique blend of art history, painting, and sculpture.
In this episode, Marilyn speaks passionately about the intimate connection between storytelling and human relationships, cultures, and societies. Akin to the radio broadcasts she so loves, her work invites listeners to engage their imagination, to see beyond the obvious, and to truly listen. She shares her experiences during the pandemic, when she transformed her son's former bedroom into a broadcasting studio, and how she embraced the challenges of a new medium, creating characters and stories that enthralled audiences around the world.
Together with the Mentor Project, Marilyn has been offering invaluable artistic and creative support to those affected by the global health crisis. This experience, she shares, was as fulfilling for her as it was for the beneficiaries, serving as a much-needed creative outlet during the lockdown.
Our hosts, Dr. Susan and Marco, delve into the incredible impact of Marilyn's work, not just on the children who engage with her stories, but also on the adults who keep the kids grounded. They explore how Marilyn's storytelling adapts to the digital age without losing its essence, and how she uses everyday objects to tell classic stories, making her work accessible to all.
So, sit back, relax, and join us as we step into the magical realm of storytelling. Listen, share this conversation, and don't forget to subscribe to The Mentor Project Podcast for more inspiring conversations. Let Marilyn's captivating stories remind you of the enchanting power of storytelling, a skill as old as humanity itself, and still as vital in our digital age as it was around ancient fireplaces.
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