From his early beginnings in puppetry to what comes next for Steve Whitmire, come learn about the magic & wonder that Mr. Whitmire puts into all of his characters: old, new, & maybe even a debut!
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Steve Whitmire has taken an amazing journey with a bit of fleece & foam on the end of his arm. Learn where he's gone, & where he'll go in this lovely hour-long talk with Steve.
Carroll Spinney is the man who brought Oscar the Grouch & Big Bird to life. Please join us in honoring him with your stories of what his work means to you. This is your opportunity to say thank you.
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With a career spanning more than 50 years, Carroll Spinney's work has touched nearly every person over the age of 2. It's rare that we're able to tell our heroes exactly what they mean to us, but this one-in-a-lifetime event gives us all an opportunity to do so. If you would like a brief story or memory read aloud at the event, please email us, & your story may be selected for the event. All submissions, regardless of selection will be hand delivered to Mr. Spinney to be read by him. You'll be given the email address in the message to registered players when you sign up for the event.
I Married Big Bird: Stories from Debbie Spinney with special guest, Carroll Spinney
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Debra Gilroy Spinney has been married to Big Bird (aka Carroll Spinney) for nearly 39 years. Learn about their love story & some of their adventures, as she shares her memories & love for Carroll.
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Debra Gilroy Spinney has been married to Big Bird (aka Carroll Spinney) for nearly 40 years. Many of us know her from the documentary I Am Big Bird, in which she delights us with her love & cherishing of the man we know to be the biggest, most lovable yellow bird, & at the same time, the grumpiest grouch on the street. Listen as she recounts her life & adventures with this wonderful man, who will be there as her special guest of honor.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
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Puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Each participant ages of 6 to 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.
Kids get to make & take a kid-friendly monster puppet with a moving mouth--kind of like a sock puppet, but better. Don't forget to bring your helpful grown up!
Description:
Puppeteer, Stacey Gordon, will lead children in making a simple fabric moving-mouth puppet that they can bring to life and take home with them. Each child should be able to sit for 45 minutes, use a ruler and scissors correctly, as well as be able to follow simple, one-step directions. Each participant ages of 6 to 8 will need to be accompanied by one dedicated, helpful grown-up.
Andrew Young of Unraku takes you step-by-step through the process of creating professional looking puppet films so you can learn to create your very own.
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This in-depth seminar will provide a step by step overview from script to screen of how to make your own puppet movie. Topics covered will include writing, storyboarding, puppet design, performing & filming puppets on camera & special effects. You'll also be shown lots of examples of puppet films & commercials & learn how to do it yourself using something as simple as the phone in your pocket. A handout with lots of tips & information will be provided, but please bring a notebook or portable device to take your own notes!
Make a moving-mouth sandwich puppet with puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Seriously, this will be the greatest, no-calorie sandwich you will ever make. Gluten free.
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Puppeteer, Stacey Gordon will guide you through making a moving-mouth hamburger puppet. You'll learn skills that can take you into puppet building beyond hamburgers, but why not begin (or continue) your puppet building journey with a delightful dinnertime meal. Hamburgers are inedible and not sentient. Glue gun skills required. No sewing required.
Make a moving-mouth sandwich puppet with puppeteer, Stacey Gordon. Seriously, this will be the greatest, no-calorie sandwich you will ever make. Gluten free.
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Puppeteer, Stacey Gordon will guide you through making a moving-mouth sandwich puppet. You'll learn skills that can take you into puppet building beyond sandwiches, but why not begin (or continue) your puppet building journey with a delightful lunchtime treat. Sandwiches are inedible and not sentient. Glue gun skills required. No sewing required.
Steve Whitmire began puppeteering more than 40 years ago, & now he's ready to teach you the basics of bringing moving mouth hand puppets to life! Don't miss this unique & rare opportunity!
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Steve Whitmire was hired as a Muppeteer when he was only 18 years old. Don't miss this extremely rare opportunity to have Steve impart his wisdom to you. You'll learn things like lip sync, breath, posture, and focus from one of the experts in the industry.
Steve Whitmire began puppeteering more than 40 years ago, & now he's ready to teach you the basics of bringing moving mouth hand puppets to life! Don't miss this unique & rare opportunity!
Description:
Steve Whitmire was hired as a Muppeteer when he was only 18 years old. Don't miss this extremely rare opportunity to have Steve impart his wisdom to you. You'll learn things like lip sync, breath, posture, and focus from one of the experts in the industry.