Puppet Tears: 08 - Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

09/26/18 • 81 min

All the way from "where the air is sweet," the guys are joined by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph to talk about her 20 years as a puppeteer on stage and screen - most notably Lolly Lardpop and Sesame Street's Abby Cadabby. We'll discuss how Leslie's time as a visual artist and a human actor on stage has influenced her work creating characters who touch our hearts. You won't want to miss Leslie talk about the many performers who helped to bolster her; from Josh Gad (Frozen, Book of Mormon, Beauty and the Beast) and Paula Pell (SNL, 30 Rock, AP Bio) to Muppet legends like Fran Brill, Jerry Nelson, and Bill Baretta. You can't miss this episode of Puppet Tears! For Mentions and Social Media Links visit www.PuppetTears.com/LeslieCR Release date: September 26, 2018 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity

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Puppet Tears: 07 - Katie Williams

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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Puppet Tears: 09 - Martin Robinson

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, builder, and puppeteer of Little Shop of Horrors's Audrey II.

We'll talk to Martin about developing backstories and the physical demands associated with performing his signature characters. We will also spend some time discussing his involvement with The National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center -- specifically developing his immersive performance piece, All Hallows Eve, a re-imagining of Hansel & Grettel.

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Release date: October 10, 2018 Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity