John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean
Have you heard about Imaginocean in New York yet? It’s a black light puppet musical Created by John Tartaglia that’s been playing off-Broadway to strong reviews since ??.
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Fighting Gravity Goes To The Top Ten
Fighting Gravity (see previous post) has made it to the top ten on America’s Got Talent. It still irks me to here the show’s judges use works like “Fresh” and “original” to describe Fighting Gravity (they aren’t either), but I have to admit that they are getting a better and better each time they perform [...]
Visiting The Puppet Kitchen
ABC News pays a visit to The Puppet Kitchen in New York, home of Eric Wright, Emily Decola and Michael Schupbach.
More Busking Brilliance from Alexander Winfield
Over at Boing Boing, Cory Doctorow writes: Last week in Toronto, I happened upon a delightful busker hidden inside a puppet theater that advertised “Improv Song on Demand.” As Alice and I stood before it, a puppet emerged and offered us a song. Alice asked for a song about Star Trek and got this gem.” [...]
Conengitetis
I’m off to Chicago for the next several days, but before I depart for the Windy City, enjoy this video for Mala Papachan’s Conengitetis that’s been attracting a lot of attention online and kind of defies description.
Original Muppets Donated to Smithsonian
The original Muppets have returned home to Washington. The Henson family has donated the original Kermit the Frog puppet – famously made by Jim Henson from his mother’s coat and ping pong balls – to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Monster Factory Episode One
The first of Monster Factory’s online shorts (see previous post) has been released.
Funginears Looks Like Fun
Funginears – a new project from Kyrian Ginearian and friends – looks like a very promising amalgamation of puppets, actors and animation that explores music in a fun and unique way
Monday Morning Inspiration: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
Just a random, hilariously cute little animated film to help you start your week.
No Tailgating!
This is a classic commercial that Jim Henson made in 1962 for the Council of Churches/Protestant Radio and Television Center in Atlanta to help promote safe driving.
