CALL FOR PAPERS: MÓIN-MÓIN MAGAZINE, Ed. 33 – Puppet Theater and Soundscapes
This edition of the magazine aims to study the intersection between animation theater (puppets, masks, animated objects, and shadows), sound, and sound space.
Among the approaches that can be developed, but not limited to them, we include:
1. Expanded Listening in Puppet Theater- Sound as an Animating Element: How sound (music, noises, voices) can give life and expressiveness to objects and puppets, transcending mere illustration.
- Sound Dramaturgy: Analysis of shows where sound design is a fundamental pillar of the narrative and character development.
- The Actor-Manipulator's Body and Voice: The relationship between the actor's vocal sound and the "voice" they impart to the puppet.
- Silence and Suspension: The importance of silence and sound pauses in constructing atmosphere and dramatic tension.
- Sound Scenography: How sound builds the scenic environment and dialogues with visual scenography.
- Auditory Immersion: The use of multichannel sound systems and immersive technologies to create engaging auditory experiences in animation theater.
- Imaginary Soundscapes: The creation of sonic worlds that suggest unseen or metaphorical spaces.
- Sound Interactivity: Projects that allow the audience or performers to manipulate sound elements in real-time.
- Foley and the Art of Noises: The creation of sounds to simulate the actions of puppets and objects.
- Sound Automation and Robotics: The use of technologies to manipulate sounds and create dynamic soundscapes.
- Field Recording and Everyday Sounds: How sounds from the real environment can be captured and transformed for scenic use.
- The Use of Unusual Musical Instruments: Exploration of unconventional instruments or sound objects in composition for animation theater.
- The "Voice" of the Object: How the intrinsic sound of an object (its noise when manipulated, its resonance) can be explored and amplified.
- Organic and Inorganic Sounds: The dichotomy between sounds emanating from the puppet/object itself and external sounds added.
- Synesthesia and Multisensory Perception: How sound and image merge to create a complete experience.
- The Puppet as a Sound Source: Projects where the puppet or object itself emits sounds, whether through internal mechanisms or interaction with the manipulator.
- Sounds of Traditions and Rituals: The role of sound in traditional forms of animation theater (e.g., shadow theater, bunraku).
- Archiving and Recording Soundscapes: The importance of preserving the sounds of animation theater performances.
- Sound in Research and Teaching: How the study of sound can enrich the training of artists and researchers in animation theater.
Submissions can include in-depth research and theoretical analyses (academic articles); conversations with directors, sound designers, actor-animators, and composers (interviews); analyses of specific shows notable for their sound (case studies); reviews of related books, shows, or sound recordings (reviews); and translations.
We encourage the submission of original articles, translations, interviews, and unpublished reports that deepen knowledge about this fascinating intersection of art, culture, and society.
We look forward to your contributions to illuminate the stage of celebration and its intrinsic connections with animation theater and community life. Submission guidelines and our article template can be found on the "author guidelines" page.
Submission Guidelines: https://www.revistas.udesc.br/index.php/moin/about/submissions#authorGuidelines
