Ronnie Le Drew (Zippy, Labyrinth, Muppet Christmas Carol) – Under The Puppet #31

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode my guest is Ronnie Le Drew. He’s worked in puppetry for over 50 years, starting as a teen at The Little Angel Theatre in London. He went on to work in theatre, television and film including on Labyrinth, Little Shop of Horrors, Muppet Christmas Carol and more. He also portrayed the character of Zippy…

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O’Neill National Puppetry Conference with Allan Trautman – Under The Puppet #30B

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– In this Under The Puppet episode, Allan Trautman returns to discuss his first trip to the Eugene O’Neill National Puppetry Conference.  We talk about the project Allan worked on while there and also the nuts and bolts of the Conference like accommodations and food!  This is a great primer for folks who want to know more.…

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Kathy Mullen (Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal, The Muppet Show) – Under The Puppet #30

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode my guest is Kathy Mullen.  Kathy worked on The Muppet Show, The Muppet Movie, puppeteered Yoda in Empire Strikes Back with Fank Oz, Kira in Dark Crystal, Mokey on Fraggle Rock and much more. I talk to her about her career and her work now using puppetry to change the world with No Strings Productions.…

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Xperimental Puppetry Theater at the Center for Puppetry Arts with Jennifer Himes – Under The Puppet #29B

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– In this Under The Puppet episode, I talk to puppeteer Jennifer Himesabout the Xperimental Puppetry Theater Program at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.  Jennifer participated in the 2019 XPT Program and we chat about her experience working on her project, Dragonfire. CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS XPT PROGRAM:VIDEO OVERVIEW – https://vimeo.com/2667454052020 PROGRAM – http://www.puppet.org/programs/adults-teens/ CONNECT WITH JENNIFER:WEBSITE – www.purlicuemagic.comINSTAGRAM…

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Jamie Shannon (Mr. Meaty, Nanalan, Big and Small) – Under The Puppet #29

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This month I welcome Jamie Shannon to the show.  He is the creator of Mr. Meaty, Nanalan, The Grogs and more. We talk about his beginnings, his work with Nickelodeon, his puppet short Rasputin and much more. CONNECT WITH JAMIE:WEBSITE – https://jamieshannon.caTWITTER – https://twitter.com/jshannoniganYOUTUBE – https://www.youtube.com/user/BigguppyINSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/jshananana/ DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:The Grogs – https://youtu.be/VRFheE8KcmIBig and Small – https://youtu.be/Olb7exCSbnc CONNECT WITH THE…

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Wayland Flowers (Madame, Solid Gold, Hollywood Squares) – Under The Puppet Short #01

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This is the first in a series of short episodes spotlighting puppeteers who have been mentioned on the show but are no longer with us. This episode we focus on Wayland Flowers, known best for his puppet character Madame.  A video version of this episode is available at underthepuppet.com. MORE ON WAYLAND FLOWERS:WIKIPEDIA – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayland_FlowersIMDB – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283222/UNIMA – https://wepa.unima.org/en/wayland-flowers/Center…

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John Lovelady (Muppets, The Great Space Coaster) – Under The Puppet #28

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode, I sit down with puppeteer John Lovelady.  John was chosen by Jim Henson to be a Muppeteer and received puppetry training from Frank Oz.  He played the role of Crazy Harry in the first season of The Muppet Show.  He later went on to star as Edison and Knock Knock on The Great…

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Randal J. Metz (Storybook Puppet Theater at Children’s Fairyland) – Under The Puppet #27

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com– This episode my guest is Randal J. Metz, the Director of the Storybook Puppet Theater at Children’s Fairyland, the longest, continually operating, puppet theater in the United States.  I talk to Randal about what led him to puppetry, why The Storybook Theater is such a magical place and much more.  Plus stories about Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl,…

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Art Gruenberger (Puppet Art Theater Company) – Under The Puppet #26

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – Welcome to Season 3 of Under The Puppet!  This episode I talk with Art Gruenberger who is the founder of the Puppet Art Theater Company. A company that makes six figures a year performing shows all over California.  Art gives lectures on making money in puppetry at puppet festivals across the country.  If you want…

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John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Sesame Street, Splash & Bubbles) – Under The Puppet #25

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com – John Tartaglia worked on Sesame Street when he was just 16 years old.  He went on to star in Avenue Q which earned him a Tony Award Nomination. He then created and starred in Johnny and the Sprites for Playhouse Disney and Splash & Bubbles for The Jim Henson Company.  I talk to John…

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