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