Andrea Detwiler has been involved with puppets since graduating from VCU. She’s worked on projects for Sesame Street, Jim Henson Studios and two new Star Wars series. In contrast, there’s a GWAR connection. We cover:
– Working at Kings Dominion with the “walkarounds”
– Starting at Sesame Street Live
– The “skins” department for Walking with Dinosaurs
– Being a wrangler for Kermit on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
– Working on Happy Time Murders
– Being a “suit performer” in Obi-Wan Kenobi
– Animatronics vs. puppets and other technology
LINKS
48 Hour Film Project
Bob Gorman’s website
Moschino Marionette Fashion Show (begins at :59)
My review of Cabinet of Curiosities
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