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Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk

Dec 5, 2018

Puppet Tears in 2018, the guys sit down with their good friend and mentor -- Mr. Ronnie Burkett! Ronnie is a legendary puppet artist who is best known for his prolific marionette work, including Tinka's New Dress, Penny Plain, CRAVE, and The Daisy Theatre.

Join us for this jam-packed conversation, spanning from...


Nov 21, 2018

Wondering what the Peter PLAN is this week, friends...? Well, for the guys at Puppet Tears, it's talking to the one and only Derek Lux. Alongside his wife Lauren, Derek is the founder of DLux Puppet, a San Francisco-based company that produces spell-binding, multi-media performances for the whole family. Their...


Nov 7, 2018

Happy Sesame Street month, everybody! In celebration of the show's 49th anniversary, we're talking to someone who's been working with its legendary characters for nearly 20 years! Louis Henry Mitchell is Sesame Workshop's Creative Director of Character Design, a position that has him wearing many hats -- from...


Oct 24, 2018

On this episode of Puppet Tears, the guys have the pleasure of getting to know Patrick and Sean Johnson, the creative minds behind Swazzle puppet company. These wonder-twins have guided their LA-based studio through all kinds of dynamic projects - from Pee-Wee's Playhouse on Broadway and The Simpsons, to their...


Oct 10, 2018

This week, the guys are joined by puppeteer and veteran Muppet performer from Sesame Street -- Martin Robinson! He is best known for bringing life to characters such as Telly Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Slimey the Worm. Martin also has a remarkable history on stage, most notably as the original designer,...