Hey there, everyone!  So, I'm designing a pirate show here in NYC and just had a meeting with the director.  He wants a parrot puppet to do the pre-show, and since I'm doing scenery…

This has nothing to do with puppets, but is a picture of the cake I did this past weekend for our daughter's birthday.

Thought it might be informative to hear how different people decide the price of a custom built puppet.If someone sends you a drawing, picture, or a few sentence description, how do you decide what to…

I have been in puppetry for many years and I can remember a few times when something funny happened to me, so I thought I would share them here.  If it could go wrong, it went wrong with me!…

When  I was young, I thought I would never overcome stage fright.  I had butterflies, shaky knees, my mind went blank and there were time I wish I visited the bathroom first.  I have…

I got this email and thought I would share. Make sure to check it out and see if suits your…

We got the word that our train caboose stage will not be used after Sept. We are moving to another room and have orders to use a African Jungle Theme. Managment said they wanted to rebuild the caboose…

Just gave my best puppet show ever! It was only for a couple minutes, with a couple of store-bought puppets, and this plastic play house for a stage, but my little 11-month old grandson shrieked with…

There are some interesting pics in the midst of this blog post:http://thesnarkascending.blogspot.com/2011/06/musee-gadagne-in-lyon-france.html

I know less than nothing about how to make a mold, and I have a tragic problem. The dog attacked a 20-year old beloved friend, and ripped her face off, and destroyed one eye to the point where we…

Createforless crafts is having a contest for a craft room makeover. If you think you have the worst craft room ever you might want to…

Someone contacted me with several puppets they want to sell. She has a Selberg (originally $1275.00), 2 MAT's ($625.00 & $550.00), and an Axtell ($399.00)  I am not really into buying and…

There seems to be devastation on every corner of the Earth. If you would like to help Japan or any the various tornado tragedy's including Joplin Missouri Sunday donate to the Red Cross…

Hi friends,today, while surfing on the internet I read sad news: Albrecht Roser passed away on Sunday April 17 - 2011. http://www.unima.org/uniE13.htmHe was a great puppeteer in Germany. His earliest…

Performer in New York is looking for a full body puppet of a woman to dance with. He is located in the Bronx and needs the puppet for October. If you are interested please contact:…

Disney revamped their playhouse disney show and brought in jake and the neverland pirates. Does anybody know who makes the puppets for those live shows at the parks?

http://www.youtube.com/user/focusdougHas anyone seen these commercials?  I just came across them today.  The puppet is so simple you can see stitching around the mouth etc it seems to me…

I am starting a puppet team and we need a contract for the parents and the  kids to be comitted. any suggestions, or examples. 

Hey Crew,I was digging thru some files and found a clip from a show A few of my comedy friends were putting together and with a changing of schedules, the project was put on the shelf. The copy I…

Hi guys,I was wondering how one does make a wacky wig. I am doing some emo character's and as some of you may know, their hairstyle can be a bit wacky at times. Having their hair go into all sorts…