Hi, all.  I often get Emails from folks wanting advice on how to properly perform puppets.  I recently started using SKYPE to speak to family members back home.  It suddenly occurred to me that I can train people this way as well. So I'm now offering one on one coaching (or one on group) live and online via video conferencing through SKYPE.  The next best thing to having me out to your location to train you, is having me teach you via live video. If you don't know who I am, you can see my numerous free videos on how to build puppets here ... http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_3283_make-puppets.html, and how to perform puppets here ... http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_3287_hand-puppets-puppet-shows.html .  Although these videos are helpful , there is no real telling if you are doing the methods properly.  The beauty of having me teach you through live video conferencing, is that I can actually see what you are doing and help you more effectively.  It would be like having me there by your side (except you wouldn't have to feed me ). So, if you'd like to learn how to properly manipulate your puppet characters, for TV, Film & Theater, simply eMail me at for details on how you can start your live, online puppetry training now, and take your passion for puppetry to the next level .  Thanks, ... Pauly

Paul I think this is great...... For all of you that do not have a skype account you can get one by going to http://www.skype.com and open up a new account. It is free and is very easy to use. Then you can email Paul with your online skype name and make arrangements to take your first instructional conference. If you have any problems with signing up with skype post your questions here or go to Help section of skype https://support.skype.com/


Billy D.

Brilliant idea Paul!  This would be a great resource for local guilds of the PofA.  I know often they want to have puppeteers in for classes but can't afford to bring them to their area.

Thanks for the help, Billy.  And yes, Shawn, I think it's a great idea as well. Thanks!  I was recently coaching a young actor down here in Florida, preparing him for an audition for Avenue Q.  He is now in New York, so this SKYPE idea has been such a great help to him.  And by doing this, I am able to cut costs WAY WAY down for anyone interested, because there are no air/car/travel fees, lodgings and food to have to provide for me.  I know many individuals and/or puppet guilds/groups or on a tight budget these days, so I'll work with anyone's budget to make it affordable.

This could be great.  I'll have to keep this in mind.

Good to Know!