![]() What do you hope the audience will get out of their experience attending a performance of "What Are You Eating?" I'm consistently inspired by the work from: The Muppets, Looney Tunes, Stan Winston Studios, Laika, Dan Hurlin, Mummenschanz, Philip Huber, Manual Cinema, Aardman Studios, Calvin and Hobbes, and Pixar. I also have really eclectic tastes, and love fine craftsmanship. I've always been inspired by good storytelling and entertainment that stretches or enhances reality. Who are the puppeteers/artists who have inspired you the most during your career? We generated a lot of material (and cut a lot of cardboard) over the creation of this show, and I'm really pleased with what we've put together. They're very generous with their ideas, and I always love working hard with close friends. Working with Matt and Emily to refine what that message was really great. At first, it was a very nerve-wracking and uncertain path to the creation of this show, because I wanted to fit a lot of message and substance into the show, while still keeping it entertaining, which I've never done before on my own work. Ann's Warehouse Puppet Lab, and approached Michael Schupbach and the other folks at the Puppet Kitchen to help make the actual puppets for the show. I approached Matt Singer and Emily DeCola to help create the content of the show during a residency at the St. Who are your collaborators to create this show, and what was the process to work with them? I practice a lot, say 'yes' to as much as I can, and take every opportunity I can to perform, build, and create more opportunities for other puppeteers. ![]() I studied at the University of Connecticut's puppetry program, and attended the O'Neill National Puppetry Conference several times, meeting and learning from as many different people as I could. ![]() I knew almost immediately that if I focused on puppetry, and becoming a puppeteer, I would be able to combine all of my interests and never give any of them up. When I attended Sarah Lawrence College I met Dan Hurlin, who teaches the puppetry classes there, and I began to meet the community of puppeteers in New York that were creating exciting theater, as well as a supportive environment for new work. In high school I became very interested in movie special effects - what we would call practical effects today - and I was also very influenced by the muppets and other puppet theater I had seen. I've always had a wide range of interests: science, music, design, natural sciences, art, and theater. We design, build, perform, teach and direct puppetry in every style for events, screens, and stages all over the world. To send in a submission, please fill out the Student Artwork Permission Form and email a signed copy to with a digital image of the student’s artwork.The Puppet Kitchen is a full-service puppetry studio that Emily DeCola, Michael Schupbach and I co-founded in New York's East Village. Participants are invited to submit photos of artwork created during or after a MCNY Kids Create virtual program to be considered for a student gallery of work on the Museum of the City of New York’s website. Registered attendees will receive an email reminder when the video goes live. Recommended for ages 7 and older, and all ages are welcome! Sessions are intergenerational and family members are encouraged to join and participate together.įree, registration recommended. Video Launch Monday February 21st: This history and craft video will be available starting at 10 am on Monday February 21st, and will be available for later viewing . Enjoy creating your own puppet at home by following along in a guided artmaking activity. ![]() Join artist and educator Nehprii Amenii and celebrate Black History Month with the magic of puppetry! Learn about how this theatre artist enchants the imagination using puppets, and dive into the stories of Black puppeteers featured in the Puppets of New York exhibition. ![]()
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