The wonderfully whimsical work of Italian automata maker Amedeo Capelli is your Monday Morning Inspiration - http://puppetvision.blog/2024/01/monday-morning-inspiration-the-adorable-automata-of-amedeo-capelli/

Applications to the National Puppetry Conference - one of the best and most unique puppetry training programs in the world - are now open! Details at https://www.theoneill.org/pup

Good questions to ask about rules from Chris Guillebeau:

* Who made the rules?
* Who benefits from the rules?
* Whose authority is threatened if the rules are broken?
* Could the rules be bent, modified, overlooked or changed?
* What are the people who made the rules afraid of?

As Chris says, when you start thinking this way, you look at rules differently. Rules are about power and dominance as much as safety and equality.

Ask these questions the next time you encounter someone else's rules.

Really loving the work of Shadow Ace, a a Filipino shadow puppeteer. You can see more of his work on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@boomshadowace #puppetry #shadowpuppets #shadowgraphy #handshadows

A cheeky behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Phil Fletcher, performer of British national treasure Hacker T Dog. #puppetry #cbbc #hackerthedog https://youtu.be/kxmFSzH8zwc

Rare footage of legendary American puppeteer Frank Paris, the Bil and Cora Baird Marionettes, and Sid and Marty Krofft's "Les Poupees de Paris" from the 1964 New York World's Fair. I've read about some of these shows, but didn't know film existed. #puppetry https://youtu.be/FzEmLRJkQbI

Call for Proposals: Fresh Ideas in Puppetry Day!

Puppetmongers are seeking proposals for for in-person or virtual presentations showcasing groundbreaking new directions in #puppetry for their annual puppetry mini-conference in #toronto.

Details at https://torontoschoolofpuppetry.com/fresh-ideas-puppetry-day/

Adam Savage and Tested paid a visit to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to learn how Henson puppeteers bring the Fraggles to life. #puppetry #JimHensonCompany #FraggleRockBacktoTheRock https://youtu.be/4IcLTQvEZSs

Not to minimize the deplorable racism, but my first reaction to seeing the reaction to Scott Adams YouTube rant was “hundreds of newspapers still carry Dilbert?” https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/newspapers-drop-dilbert-scott-adams-racist-rant-1234686910/amp/ #dilbert #scottadams #racism

This is true. I have spoken. #inspiration #goodadvice #toronto #DufferinStation #ttc

Nice interview with American puppetry artist Gordon Smuder, talking about his work on
Transylvania TV, being mentored by Muppet writer Jerry Juhl, and his Specious Species Taxidermy - https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/meet-gordon-smuder-of-como-neighborhood/

@atomicpoet I still have a 2nd generation video iPod. Works like a charm, although the battery performance isn’t so great. Apple of course doesn’t support it, but I 3D printed a modern case for it and turned it in to a functioning prop.

Blast from the past. On set performing the character of Furgus Fuzz in the #SesameStreet spinoff #TheFurchesterHotel.

www.andrewjamesspooner.com
#actor #puppeteer #voiceactor

#Muppets #Puppetry #voiceacting #Acting #performing @muppetHistory @muppetwiki

Paid casting.
2 puppeteers required to operate lifesize horse for the upcoming musical A WORLD DIVIDED.

Physically fit, 5’6”-5’9”, puppetry skills and dance/movement experience. Rehearsals MK Jan-Apr.

Contact info@skyboatproductions.co.uk

#casting #puppetry #MiltonKeynes #MusicalTheatre #acting #movement

@MarilynC I don’t think that’s a common term, but I’m not sure of its origin. They shot Emmet Otter here in Toronto. I believe Jim Henson financed it himself because none of the networks wanted it. It was basically R&D for The Muppet Movie, which is apparently why there are a lot of the same gags (Kermit on a bike, two Muppets in a row boat, a puppet in water, etc.).

Ok, sure, Christmas is over, but did you see the Hollywood Reporter’s flashback review of Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas the other day? #puppetry #puppets #muppets #JimHenson https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hollywood-flashback-emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-1235282968/

The NORAD Twitter account has been suspended for doxxing the location of Santa's sleigh.

A bit of Christmas Punch.

#PunchandJudy #Puppets #puppetry #Christmas

Growing up, Sesame Street taught me the importance of education, empathy, and kindness.

Bugs Bunny, on the other hand, taught me that revenge on my enemies should be quick, clever, and brutal.

A nice article from Australia about the current renaissance in British puppetry - https://www.spectator.com.au/2022/12/pulling-on-the-heart-strings/ #puppetry #puppets #UKtheatre #theatre