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Marisol Himmel is an educational puppeteer and ventriloquist and the creator of Moddy Puppets, A puppet company that explores new ways to use puppetry in education.  I talk with Marisol about her puppetry journey, her explorations of different styles of puppetry, her collaborations with other artists and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Marisol Himmel:

Website - https://moddypuppets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moddypuppets/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModdyPuppets

TIkTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@moddypuppets

Discussed on the show: Geoff Rams (ventriloquism coach) - https://www.instagram.com/GeoffRams/

Cynthia Lopez - My Puppet Factory - https://www.instagram.com/MyPuppetFactory/

nunushi - https://www.instagram.com/nunushi.art/

Becca - https://www.instagram.com/Beccasaccount/

Elakha Alliance (otter project) - https://www.instagram.com/ElakhaAlliance

San Francisco Bay Area Puppetry Guild - https://sfbapg.org

Children's Fairyland - https://fairyland.org

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Jeanne Lauren worked in the creature shop that was building some of the most iconic creatures for Return of the Jedi.  She also worked on the film ensuring the creatures looked good on screen and more importantly, that their performers were comfortable while wearing the creature suits.  Her own company, Skyana has been designing puppets, mascots and costumes for Corporate events and television for decades.  I talk to Jeanne Lauren about all these things and more, including her appearance as a biker in the 1986 film Howard the Duck, on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Jeanne Lauren: IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491067/

Discussed on the show: Eco, You and Simon, Too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCqhpxFd8AY&t=517s Light & Magic (TV Series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_%26_Magic_(TV_series)

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Vanessa Valliere creates original solo theater shows combining elements of clown and puppetry.  She’s performed these shows all over the world and often performs at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.  She’s also toured with the Manual Cinema and she recently attended the National Puppetry Conference at the O’Neill for the very first time.  I talk to Vanessa Valliere about all these things and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Website - https://www.vanessavalliere.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanessavalliere YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nessagoof

Discussed on the show: Mucca Pazza - https://www.muccapazza.com Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival - https://chicagopuppetfest.org Manual CInema - https://manualcinema.com National Puppetry Conference - https://www.theoneill.org/pup

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Showko Showfukutei is a Ventriloquist, comedian, actor and one of the few female Rakugo performers in the world.  Born in Japan, Showko traveled the world with stops in Canada, Singapore, London to learn her craft which combines 400 year old Japanese comedy techniques and ventriloquism. I talk to Showko about her live stage shows, working on cruise ships, creating web series, being on Australia’s Got Talent and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Showko Showfukutei:

Website - https://showkocomedy.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showkocomedy/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ShowkoComedy笑福亭笑子 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ShowkoComedy/

Discussed on the show: Puppets Need Therapy Too - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjaNXplABELOBuUeP9WZz7tofsCbcPt7Q Saccharine - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35050712/ Heath McIvor - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2019/11/utp-34/

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Sarah Oh is a puppeteer and improvisor who got her start in puppetry working on the Jim Henson Company Show Splash and Bubbles.  Since then she’s worked with The Muppets, Puppet Up Uncensored, Postmodern Jukebox and on TV shows like Kidding and The Barbarian and the Troll as well the blockbuster film Five Nights At Freddy’s as well as the upcoming sequel Five Nights At Freddy’s 2!  I chat with Sarah about her puppetry career on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Sarah Oh: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/troubadourheart IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5344942/

Discussed on the show:

Jim Henson Company - https://www.henson.com

Splash and Bubbles - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6167962

Puppet Up! – Uncensored - https://www.puppetup.com

Postmodern Jukebox - https://postmodernjukebox.com

Kidding - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7375404/

The Barbarian and the Troll - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13435114/

Five Nights at Freddy’s - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4589218/

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30274401

Glorious Ladies of Puppetry (GLOP) - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2024/02/utp-92/

UC Irvine - https://drama.arts.uci.edu/

Alan Trautman - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2017/09/utp-007/

Earth to Ned - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11176048

Let’s Be Real - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13102370

Muppets Haunted Mansion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14602326

The Muppets Mayhem - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18545980

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Adrian Rose Leonard is a puppeteer, builder and director who has worked in many forms of puppetry.  She’s puppeteered on TV shows like Waffles & Mochi’s Restaurant, Crank Yankers and Mr. Neighbor’s House as well as movies such as If It Bleeds and The Butthole Surfers Movie.  She’s also directed several projects including short films and music videos.  I talk to Adrian Rose Leonard about all this and more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Adrian Rose Leonard: Website - https://www.yoadrianrose.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adrianroseleonard IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/

Discussed on the show: Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/ Mr. Neighbor's House - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6452467/ Waffles & Mochi’s Restaurant - https://www.netflix.com/title/81609457 The Butthole Surfers Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16304140/ Yamasong: March of the Hollows - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4191486/ Crank Yankers - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318959/ LA Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org

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Stoph Scheer is a puppeteer, writer, and director who has worked with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets, and even Banksy.  Stoph is also a writer, producer and puppeteer for the surreal and nostalgic web series The Creatures of Yes, and has performed in Slumberkins, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and The Muppets Mayhem. I sit down with Stoph to talk about her journey in puppetry and much more on this episode of Under the Puppet.

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Connect with Stoph Scheer:

Website - http://www.scheerbrilliance.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stophscheer_transpuppeteer IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14251884/

Discussed on the show: Muhlenberg College – Theatre Department - https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/theatre-dance/ Sandglass Theater - https://sandglasstheater.org/ The O’Neill National Puppetry Conference - https://www.theoneill.org/pup University of Connecticut (UConn) – Puppet Arts Program - https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/ Jim Henson Company – Puppet Up! Uncensored - https://www.puppetup.com The Creatures of Yes (YouTube Series) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreaturesofYes The Creatures of Yes (Official Site) - https://creaturesofyes.com/ Doppelskope - https://www.doppelskope.com/

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On February 2, 2025, Under The Puppet along with past show guest Christine Papalexis, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and Bob Baker Marionette Theater held a live episode recording celebrating the puppeteers of Pee Wee’s Playhouse.  This event sold out in less than 10 minutes and is, as of this recording, the fastest sell out Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever had.  And how can it not be when you bring together Wayne White, Ric Heitzman, George McGrath, Alison Mork and Kevin Carlson who are responsible for bringing to life some of the most beloved television characters of all time.  I’m incredibly happy to present the audio recording of that evening on this episode of Under The Puppet.

We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Lynne Stewart who played Ms. Yvonne on Pee Wee’s Playhouse.  This event was recorded before her passing on February 21, 2025 but as you'll hear, she meant a lot to those who worked on the show. We send out our thoughts to Lynne Stewart’s family and to all who knew her and were lucky enough to work with her.  She is, was and always will be the most beautiful women in puppet land.

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Thanks to Wayne White - https://www.waynewhiteart.com Ric Heitzman - https://richeitzman.com George McGrath - https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgemcgrath/ Kevin Carlson - https://www.instagram.com/kevincarlson1962/ Alison Mork - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605817/ Christine Papalexis - https://www.christinepapalexis.com Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry - https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org Bob Baker Marionette Theater - https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com Alex Evans, Winona Bechtle and Mary Thompson Volunteers: Sally Phillips, Nick Leonard, Stef Choi, and Tony Candelaria Videographers: Dylan Young and Sean Goodwin  Photographer: Angel Origgi - https://www.instagram.com/angeloriggi Stagehand: Jessica Gonzales.  Puppeteers: Ginger Dunca, Nova Odette, Caden Healander, and Hannah Watanabe-Rocco. 

"At The Playhouse Door" Written by Wayne White Performed Live by Wayne White, Alison Mork & Kevin Carlson

Discussed on the show: Pee Wee's Playhouse - https://shoutfactory.com/products/pee-wees-playhouse-the-complete-series-deluxe-limited-edition Pee Wee Herman - https://peewee.com Beauty is Embarrassing - https://buy.beautyisembarrassing.com

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Sharon Johnson is the puppeteer creator of Grace and Grins, a puppet company that produces puppet shows that educate, entertain and spread kindness.  Her shows are interactive, tailor made to each audience and promote good social and emotional learning practices.  I talk to Sharon Johnson about Grace and Grins, her path to puppetry and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Website - https://graceandgrins.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/graceandgrins/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Graceandgrinspuppetshows Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/graceandgrinspuppets

Discussed on the show: Kids on the Block - https://www.barberinstitute.org/about-community-resources-kids-on-the-block

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Nicolette Santino is a puppeteer who has worked with The Muppets, The Jim Henson Company and on the shows The Barbarian and the Troll and Earth To Ned.  She also has the ‘gig of a lifetime’ puppeteering Angel Moon on stage with Coldplay as they tour the world.  I sat down with Nicolette to discuss her career in puppetry, improvisation and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.

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Connect with Nicolette Santino: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolette.santino IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5201200/

Discussed on the show: Barbarian & The Troll - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2021/11/utp-65/ GLOP - https://saturdaymorningmedia.com/2024/02/utp-92/ Wooby & Fotty - https://www.woobyandfotty.com

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