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Two women examine a traditional shadow puppet, likely made of leather, under dim lighting. One woman holds the puppet while the other appears to be studying its details closely. The rods used to control the puppet are visible, and both women wear conference lanyards, suggesting an academic or workshop setting.

Online Resources

Scholarly Organizations

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General Asian Theatre and Performance Resources 

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East Asian Theatre and Performance Resources

  • Chinese Shadow Puppetry- comprehensive website on Chinese shadow puppetry that covers history, aesthetics, performance, puppet making, and specific artists. 

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Southeast Asian Theatre and Performance Resources 

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South Asian Theatre and Performance Resources 

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Stay tuned for updates!

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The Association for Asian Performance is an international organization of scholars and artists interested in the theatre and theatrical performance traditions of Asian regions.

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Image Credits: 

David Mason

Victoria & Albert Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wikimedia Commons

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