Once again, the world of puppetry is in mourning; this is a sad year for our profession, in which some great puppeteers passed on. Julio Michel a PUPPETEER in capital letters, always practised with pride his profession, passed away, founder of the festival Titirimundi of Segovia.
Julio made this beautiful Spanish city to be known and loved by puppeteers from around the world, for its incomparable festival. A festival that takes over the streets of Segovia and converts them into a great open air stage, where children and adults enjoy the art of puppetry, thanks to this tireless fighter Julio Michel. The world of puppetry, his city and Spain owe him enormously.
I’m sure wherever Julio has gone, he is already beginning to organise a festival, accompanied by so many friends and puppeteers who have left us this year.
Rest in peace, dear friend
Dadi Pudumjee, President UNIMA
Idoya Otegui, General Secretary UNIMA
and the larger UNIMA and puppeteer family
Santiago de Chile, junio 27 de 2017
Estimados colegas y amigos:
Enterados del sensible fallecimiento de Julio Michel Villacorta, lo cual significa una lamentable pérdida para el mundo de los titiriteros y en especial para Titirimundi de quien fuera su gestor por más de treinta años, enviamos nuestro sentido pésame a UNIMA ESPAÑA.
Julio Michel Villacorta llenó de sonrisas y alegría las calles de Segovia y sin duda se le echará de menos.
Hacemos extensivas nuestras condolencias a su familia y a todo el mundo titeril.
Como chilenos guardamos las mejores impresiones de su persona, como así mismo de su trabajo profesional y deseamos que tenga un camino de paz y luz.
Atentamente
UNIMA-CHILE