DEMO REEL
FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK
I got to puppeteer and voice some new characters on Henson’s new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock series, which is streaming now on AppleTV+ ! They also have all four seasons of the Jim Henson Company's ORIGINAL Fraggle Rock Series on Apple -- if yer kids haven't see it yet, dive in. The early concept of Fraggle Rock came when Jim Henson wished to create a kids show that would end war.
The whole universe of Fraggle Rock, with the three interconnecting species of Fraggles, Doozers and Gorgs (plus the Silly Creatures of course), is a place I wanna be.
The whole universe of Fraggle Rock, with the three interconnecting species of Fraggles, Doozers and Gorgs (plus the Silly Creatures of course), is a place I wanna be.
HELPSTERS
produced by sesame workshop & apple TV+
EMMY NOMINATIONS
OUTSTANDING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S SERIES
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A CHILDREN’S OR YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
OUTSTANDING SINGLE CAMERA EDITING
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EFFECTS COSTUME, MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
OUTSTANDING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN’S SERIES
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A CHILDREN’S OR YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
OUTSTANDING SINGLE CAMERA EDITING
OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN/STYLING
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL EFFECTS COSTUME, MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
I puppeteer and voice Heart, the big orange monster! So big, and so very orange.
Full episodes of Helpsters launched on Apple TV+ November 1, 2019.
We shot three seasons in New York City.
I puppeteered Heart along with Right Hand Kathy Kim and Remote Control Eyeball Puppeteer Lara "Lars" Maclean, while unstoppable puppet builder Cedwan Hooks prevented me from walking into traffic or getting chewed on by dogs.
I also choreographed a squad of Broadway dancers (and puppets) for some of the music videos!
So grateful for the sweaty summers I got to spend in "my big orange house."
Full episodes of Helpsters launched on Apple TV+ November 1, 2019.
We shot three seasons in New York City.
I puppeteered Heart along with Right Hand Kathy Kim and Remote Control Eyeball Puppeteer Lara "Lars" Maclean, while unstoppable puppet builder Cedwan Hooks prevented me from walking into traffic or getting chewed on by dogs.
I also choreographed a squad of Broadway dancers (and puppets) for some of the music videos!
So grateful for the sweaty summers I got to spend in "my big orange house."
MISS PERSONA
SEASON 2 & 3, on TREEHOUSE TV, AMAZON PRIME, PEACOCK
The story of a girl and her bear, out to solve the world's problems through dress up and play!
WHOOO this was a magical job of many hats! I puppeteered Melissa the little brown dog.
I choreographed all the dance videos (including one ballet number starring Canadian comedy legend K. Trevor Wilson from LetterKenny). I directed three of the music videos (Go Fishy Go, You Lift Me Up, and Wish You Well,) and I even co-wrote a song!
I also got to puppeteer (hand model?) for all the unboxing and crafting segments as Miss Persona's hands, unwrapping, crafting, playing and puppeteering. Kim and Brandon, you rock my many worlds. #Multiverse.
The series’ creator, producer and song writer, Kimberly Persona stars as Miss Persona. Three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Brandon Lane serves as showrunner and director, and the pair CoProduce as Balloon House Productions. A who’s who of Canadian kids TV comprise the supporting cast, including Fred Penner (Fred Penner’s Place), Alyson Court (Big Comfy Couch), Joe Motiki (TVO Kids Crawlspace), puppeteer Mike Petersen (Fraggle Rock, Toopy and Binoo) and former WWE Superstar Anthony Carelli (Santino Marella).
WHOOO this was a magical job of many hats! I puppeteered Melissa the little brown dog.
I choreographed all the dance videos (including one ballet number starring Canadian comedy legend K. Trevor Wilson from LetterKenny). I directed three of the music videos (Go Fishy Go, You Lift Me Up, and Wish You Well,) and I even co-wrote a song!
I also got to puppeteer (hand model?) for all the unboxing and crafting segments as Miss Persona's hands, unwrapping, crafting, playing and puppeteering. Kim and Brandon, you rock my many worlds. #Multiverse.
The series’ creator, producer and song writer, Kimberly Persona stars as Miss Persona. Three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Brandon Lane serves as showrunner and director, and the pair CoProduce as Balloon House Productions. A who’s who of Canadian kids TV comprise the supporting cast, including Fred Penner (Fred Penner’s Place), Alyson Court (Big Comfy Couch), Joe Motiki (TVO Kids Crawlspace), puppeteer Mike Petersen (Fraggle Rock, Toopy and Binoo) and former WWE Superstar Anthony Carelli (Santino Marella).
PUPPET TEARS PODCAST INTERVIEW
In-depth interview on the puppeteer's podcast with Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity.
TIGA TALK
APTN 4 SEASONS, APTN
I puppeteered for four seasons and over forty episodes (22 mins each) for Tiga Talk on APTN, 2008 - 2012. What a dream job.
Puppeteering, voicing, and singing for Gertie G. Gopher. I got to work with some incredible Indigenous artists.
Puppeteering, voicing, and singing for Gertie G. Gopher. I got to work with some incredible Indigenous artists.
TICK & SKEETER
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When a tick and a mosquito live in the hair of a party animal good-for-nothing and live off his lifeblood, what do they do to pass the time?
Tick and Skeeter is a bunch of shorts created by Jamie Shannon, and puppeteered by Jamie and I. |
PRINCESS SPARKLY BUTT
AND THE HOT DOG KID
HOUR-LONG SPECIAL ON TELETOON
“Princess Sparkly Butt & The Hot Dog Kid” is an epic and absurd musical space quest about a tradition-defying Princess who discovers that she can control time with her butt. Double duty, I tag-team puppeteered a robot bear with Mike Petersen and also glued on some mandibles to play the moon-beast in full fur!
Produced by Balloon House Productions dream-team Kimberly Persona and Brandon Lane.
Produced by Balloon House Productions dream-team Kimberly Persona and Brandon Lane.
SESAME STREET NYC
TRAINING WORKSHOP
I got hooked into an invite-only television puppetry boot camp at Sesame Street in NYC, where I trained alongside puppeteers from across the continent, taught by the puppeteers of Sesame Street.
Yet to be Released.
SINGALONG WITH TOBEE
SERIES ON SUPER SIMPLE TV
I worked as assistant puppeteer for a whole bundle of episodes for Singalong With Tobee on Super Simple TV,
with a really incredible team. WARNING - these songs are total earworms. ;)
with a really incredible team. WARNING - these songs are total earworms. ;)
LIVE THEATRE PUPPETRY
check out www.snafudance.com
I have co-created and performed many puppetry projects on stage with our company SNAFU, the most recent being Epidermis Circus. Peruse on the SNAFU site.
For Bookings, Workshops, or for no good reason at all.