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Russ Walko could work within a [reasonable] budget and he's a wonderful puppet maker : russwalko.com

Nice stuff Sean! Great work. Their nod to the Muppets was a lot of fun too.

I'm sure the producers at Simpsons weren't looking for all the bells and whistles for puppets for a one-off skit. What they did get right was hiring the right puppet builders who made some pretty spot-on likenesses. I would venture to guess that the idea that anyone "blew this" will be the...

Thanks for the kudos Silly!

Eagerly anticipating this very momentous episode! :)

Michael Earl was back in NYC this weekend for another round of classes with Puppet School. I took the Puppet Building Workshop with him and Roberto this past Thursday and it was just a great time [no big surprise]. I would obviously recommend these classes if you ever get a chance. Check Puppet...

Would love for people to post here as well for the rest of us to see. Living in NY, I would love to see some Muppet attractions for myself [if they exist]. Are Kermit's flipper-prints still outside of the old Muppet workshop? I would suggest tickets to Avenue Q even though it's not Muppet...

This is wonderful Chris. Thanks for sharing the journey with the rest of us schmoes ;)

That's great Chris. I'm working with a theatre restoration and giving "VIP" tours like that just gives customers an extra 'buy-in'. I love doing it. Any time you can make someone feel special like that just creates a better vibe for the business.

I love that your front windows are obscured, waiting for the 'big reveal'. Very exciting progress. It's fun to follow along. Be sure to post links to any of the local press who will, no-doubt, be covering the opening.

The signs look great! I wish we could all be there to celebrate with you. So fun and exciting!

Thanks Chris - Thanks Kermie! I will have to take a look at MTM again. Characters have a way of working into your subconscious. I'm curious to see what you're referring to. Cheers!

Using a method I learned from "Creepy Puppet" maker Matt Ficner, I finally got back in the puppet making saddle and got my latest puppet creation finished - and not creepy at all. Behold my latest creation - a fun and furry dog: http://puppetmuse.blogspot.com/2010/11/down-dirty-dog-puppet.html

Bravo Jon! It looks awesome. I hope the class sells out.

Epic! The tree and plumage look awesome. Best of luck.

Great stuff puppetmatthew! Very well executed and the puppets are great. Best of luck!

Wasn't sure if you meant casting heads in latex. Noreen Young has a very good and inexpensive DVD explaining that process: http://www.noreenyoungproductions.com/umbrella.html Scroll down that page to see "Making Lifelike Puppets"

Alright Chris - you started me down memory lane and now you have to pardon me while I hijack this thread for a moment to indulge myself. We grew up in a time when most local theatres had no more than 2 screens. We had 3 local theatres within our neighboring towns so, you couldn't count on every...

Thanks for starting this thread Chris. It was especially inspiring for me to read "im pushing 40...and i consider this the happiest time of my life all because of finally pursuing puppets as a career of sorts..." I also relate to the stories of sitting in a soul-sucking job for the last 10...

I love it, I love it! I want it, I want it! Fantastic work as usual Jarrod!