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I wrote a short article about this on my site. I feel that it can go either way. The rumor about the script sounds promising, but I don't know. A lot of the magic of the Muppets is in the comedic performance. The best script can bomb if the actors are not on their A-game.

Weight Watchers has one now... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ytP9oazCo

Had to share this. http://popbytes.com/archive/2008/06/madame_lives.shtml Most people don't remember the show, but if you watch some YouTube clips, you'll be caught up.

Yes. My talks with former Disney employees have always hinted that Disney only takes on seasoned vets. If you're interested in this, you might want to look into the props and production design for film and TV. Animatronic puppetry is a very niche skill and would likely have to be apprenticed into.

Big Bird's Alter Ego Loves Every Feather An awesome Associated Press piece about the man behind the bird, Caroll Spinney. :wisdom: http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/big-bird-sesame-street/20080617131909990001?icid=200100125x1204384804x1200186895

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Found this story on how Seasme Street is now adding war vet characters to the cast.

Best episode yet!

MGov is having THE BEST WEEK EVER. lol

Why would someone suggest this method? Is it really easier? This looks like it would make the puppets heavier than if you used a foam sheet with a pattern and a mouthplate?

Awesome. I'm glad it went so well.

Good luck!

Brian, I don't know of any specific puppet expos. For the most part, the puppeteer community has "festivals" because they're based around preformances. These are usually insider events mostly attended by locals and other puppeteers. I have heard of a few of them having tables, similar to an...

There seems to be a list of all the theaters that do them here: http://web.mac.com/puppetslam/iWeb/PuppetSlam.com/Profiles.html I wish they'd list the location under the photos though. Well do you think a full-time puppet slam would work as a venue?

Oh wow, this is cool. I have never heard of these before. Very insightful. These seem similar to what I'm thinking of. I guess the only difference is the set-up of the theater. Funny skit too!