Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk

In June of 2018, Adam Kreutinger and Cameron Garrity created Puppet Tears, a podcast that explores the expansive world of puppetry arts by talking to some of its most fervent contributors. Listener support through Patreon allows us to keep producing the show, reduce out-of-pocket expenses, and allow Puppet Tears to grow with live events and more. Patron benefits include early access to episodes, updates before anyone else, your name on our website, exclusive swag (including an official Cup O' Tears), and more!

'What a wonderful world' that has connected us with one of the country's biggest puppeteers: Terry Fator! Terry is the champion of America's Got Talent's second season, where his mastery of ventriloquism and the support of loyal fans rocketed him to a now 10-year career as a Las Vegas headliner. Keep your peeled for a special appearance from one of his puppet friends, too!

We talk to Terry about his life as a variety performer - starting as a young magician and puppeteer through his emergence as prolific impressionist and vocalist. He shares stories about his relentless perseverance and building the skills he knew he'd need to succeed. We also discuss his work with the Terry Fator Foundation, which supports many military-based charities, The American Cancer Society, and Nevada Blind Children's Foundation. This is an episode of Puppet Tears that you won't want to miss.

For mentions and show notes, visit PuppetTears.com/TerryFator

Release date: March 13, 2019 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garr

Katie Williams joins us on this episode from Bristol in the UK! We talk to her about what it has been like to come up as a puppet builder in today's competitive industry. She is a puppeteer and stop-motion model-maker who has worked at Aardman Animation Studios and on Wes Anderson's 2018 film Isle of Dogs. We'll discuss her process in networking, finding new projects, and building a portfolio while strengthening her craftsperson skills. We will also talk about her many solo projects, including the live performances Howard and Freak Show, ​as well as her studies at The Curious School of Puppetry. Mentions: Website: www.katie-elspeth-williams.com Instagram: @katiewilliamspuppetry

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Desperate times continue! Our month of quarantine shows continues with our co-host Adam Kreutinger in the hot seat. Adam is an art teacher and is best known in the puppet community for his weekly YouTube tutorials, creating puppets for screen and stage productions, and live performances throughout Buffalo, NY with The Nimalz puppetry troupe.

Cam talks with Adam about growing up as the second oldest of nine children, discovering a love for prop and costume making, and using his skills as a teacher to become an ambassador to the world of puppet building. You'll hear stories about formative moments in his puppetry journey, the value of building as many puppets as possible, and what it's like to work with Cam. PLUS: Adam shares the most important thing you need to do to become a master puppet builder.

For show notes and episode highlights, visit PuppetTears.com/AdamKreutinger

Release date: April 22, 2020 Hosted by Cameron Garrity

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