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Buddy Big Mountain commented on Westpuppets's group 'Works in Progress'

Our marionette, Wild Flower, a Jingle Dress Dancer was donated to the Ziibiwing Museum, Mt Pleasant, MI. This is my project in the works. My cast for the head is in storage half way across the states so I am doing this one without it.

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Buddy Big Mountain commented on Westpuppets's group 'Works in Progress'

Greetings to all my new friends with projects. I am excited to have people to share with. Happy creating!

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Orlando, Florida

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I perform traveling, one man, marionette shows; usually for charity or for my school. I attempt to do it all; write, build, voice, sing, and perform.

What First Got Me Interested in Puppetry

The New Howdy Doody Show, Sesame Street, Mister Rogers and Captain Kangaroo.

My Puppetry (or Puppet) Hero

Puppet building=Tom Blasco
Script Writing=Amy Strickland
Puppeteering=James and Jamie Donmoyer

If I Were a Puppet, I'd Be...

Made of plastic wood.

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Retired Firefighter from Nashville Tennessee, now a Special Education Teacher in Orlando Florida.

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Westpuppets

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Puppets on Hand
City of Orlando Puppetroupe
Puppeteers of America

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http://www.westpuppets.com

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At 6:57pm on January 1, 2009, CabbagePatchPete said…: The head is coated in brown papier mache, the rest is wood. Thankya, he's very light which made him seem too hard to control at first, but turned out to be just a personality trait.

At 2:12pm on December 21, 2008, Phil Arnold said…: Hi:
I don't think I ever replied to your kind remarks about the porta-stage. Yes the stage is built around hoolahoops and was a royal pain to get cover to hang right.
I ended up getting someone to sew it for me.
I haven't been on the 'Hub for ages.
I had Bob Nathanson and Elise staying with me a few weeks ago on their way to Ronnie Burkett's new show in Ottawa.
Merry Christmas
Phil Arnold

At 9:03am on November 22, 2008, stewart1973 said…: PS- Nice work too! I just watched your slideshow Heh heh!

At 9:03am on November 22, 2008, stewart1973 said…: Thanks for your interest! :-) I'm trying to get 1000 people to donate only $30- I talked with Bob Baker yesterday when I found out about his plight. He is a great guy and could not believe a Canuck like me, who doesn't know anything about him is trying to help. It is hard to ignore the fact that he is 84 years old and has given so much to the artform. To give call Bob's Theatre at
213-250-9995 it is in LA so if you don't have free long distance it'll cost you. :-)
Again, thanks for your interest- tell your friends :-)

At 9:14pm on August 13, 2008, FlaCracker said…: Doesn't everybody have a puppet theater in their garage?

At 7:46am on August 5, 2008, puppitnut said…: as soon as the funding for superior technology is aquired,i shall inundate you withe countless items of film/photography!
(roughly translated ,that means when i save up enough money to purchase a camera that is compatable with my computer softwear!! )
the images currently on my page are all by jarrod boutcher!

At 7:01pm on August 3, 2008, puppitnut said…: the reason i didnt allow comments on athiest corner,is that i didnt want to sift through the inevitable shed load of insulted religious believers,harking on about the mention of the word atheism,and so on. the group was set up to discuss subjects that are by their very nature,going to be considered insulting by those whom hold religious beliefs. my hope was that some people whos faith is superficial ,or those for whom welcome a challenge to their intelectual discussions about their "faith",would request to join.
and in the process,maybe open their eyes to the world without the smothering cloak of religosity that can stifle reasoned thinking in all sorts of situations .

At 11:29pm on July 30, 2008, Pinocchio's Marionette Theater said…: Thanks, Jonathan! We're keeping our fingers crossed, too, but if we forge ahead, it should happen. Or, "if you can dream it, you can do it!"

At 11:46pm on July 17, 2008, puppetlady said…: You had a blog in another forum asking whether the gospel message is clear in Bumbling Brothers. I thought it was nicely done and was glad to have my daughter next to me to hear it. (My perspective is from that of a believer for whom the gospel message is familiar.) Even if a non-believer didn't understand it fully, I think an important seed is planted. I'd like to encourage you in your efforts in kingdom building in this way. Good job.