Posts Tagged ‘puppetry’
Kirk R. Thatcher (Muppets, Dinosaurs, Star Trek VI, Return of the Jedi) – Under The Puppet #19
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This episode we have a bit of a different perspective on the art and business of puppetry as we interview writer, director and creator Kirk R. Thatcher. Kirk has fantastic stories about working on Return of the Jedi and Star Trek IV. He also worked closely with Jim Henson. We discuss a bit of how he works and…
Read MoreSteve Hall (Shotgun Red, Nashville Now, Hee Haw) – Under The Puppet #18
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – For 10 years, Shotgun Red served as the puppet co-host of Nashville Now. He also spent ten years on Hee Haw and hosted the first country music video program, Country Clips. This episode I chat with Steve Hall about his amazing career puppeteering Shotgun Red. After the interview I talk about local puppet television shows…
Read MorePhillip Huber (Being John Malkovich, Oz the Great and Powerful, Muppets) – Under The Puppet #17
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Phillip Huber is internationally known as an “artist with marionettes.” He has performed in venues and on cruise ships all over the world and is critically acclaimed for his work in films such as Being John Malkovich and Oz the Great and Powerful. Phillip is no stranger to hand puppets either having worked with The Muppets.…
Read MoreChristine Papalexis (Muppets, Firefly, Men In Black, Amaterasu) – Under The Puppet #16
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Christine Papalexis is a puppeteer, puppet designer, puppet and costume maker and an artist. She’s worked on many projects including The Muppets, Firefly, Spongebob Square Pants, Annabelle 2 and Men In Black II. She has produced and directed her on puppet film, Amaterasu and she’s heavily involved with the Los Angeles Guild of puppetry. Also…
Read MoreNina Conti (Family Tree, For Your Consideration, Live at the Apollo) – Under The Puppet #15
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This episode I speak with ventriloquist Nina Conti. She was in HBO’s Family Tree and the Christopher Guest film For Your Consideration alongside her character Monkey. She’s also performed her award winning shows to sold out crowds around the world. In this interview I talk to Nina about her start in ventriloquism, how she developed her…
Read MoreMallory Lewis and Lamb Chop (daughter of Shari Lewis) – Under The Puppet #14
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This episode we speak to Mallory Lewis, daughter of Shari Lewis, who took over performing the iconic character of Lamb Chop after her mother passed away. In this interview we talk about the challenges in taking over performing such an iconic character, performing all around the world, winning the first ever ‘Mother-Daughter Emmy Award and more.…
Read MorePam Severns (Stan Against Evil, Amazon, MTV) – Under The Puppet #13
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This month we speak with Pam Severns who has puppeteered for IFC, Amazon and MTV. She also performs regularly live with her vaudeville-style comedic puppetry. We talk about her journey into the world of puppetry, taking classes at the Puppet Showplace Theatre in Boston, going to the National Puppetry Conference and more. After the interview I talk…
Read MoreTim Blaney (Short Circuit, Men In Black, Mystery Science Theatre 3000) – Under The Puppet #12
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This episode I speak with puppeteer and voiceover artist, Tim Blaney. Tim was Johnny 5 in the Short Circuit films and Frank the Pug in Men in Black. He’s also worked for The Muppets, the Jim Henson Company and on Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Tim and I talk about his beginnings, working with the legendary…
Read MoreLeslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street, Splash & Bubbles, Muppets Tonight) – Under The Puppet #11
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Leslie Carrara-Rudolph’s first big puppet job was working on Muppets Tonight alongside Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz and Kevin Clash to name a few. Currently she is Abby Caddabby on Sesame Street and Bubbles in the Jim Henson Company show Splash & Bubbles. In this interview we talk to Leslie about her puppetry work including…
Read MoreBruce Lanoil (The Muppets, Dinosaurs, Jim Henson Company) – Under The Puppet #10
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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – This month I interview puppeteer Bruce Lanoil. We speak of his work with The Muppets where he worked alongside Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson and more. We also cover his work on the film Monkeybone, his first job in puppetry and his voiceover career. After the interview, I talk about two fun books…
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