Director’s Corner 16
Not to be outdone by the lady Tromsni, Jayce offered this jewel… "If the britches don’t fit, we will just shoot you from the waist up"
Not to be outdone by the lady Tromsni, Jayce offered this jewel… "If the britches don’t fit, we will just shoot you from the waist up"
As many of you know,I used to be married to a puppeteer, and I spent much of my twenties cavorting with mimes, magicians, clowns, Deadheads….
So today, I am sad to write that one of the great contributors to American puppetry has passed away. Kermit Love, who created the Big Bird costume as well as Mr. Snuffleupagus, died at the age of 91. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/arts/24love.html
The character lives on through the work of the pupeteer, Carroll Spinney, who has spent much of his life inside Love’s creation — on platforms and veering and steering down Sesame Street through the aid of a monitor inside the bird’s chest.
Love also created the Snuggle fabric softener bear, and worked with many world renowned choreographers. He is survived by Christopher Lyall, his partner of 50 years, and the memories of the millions of children who have grown up with Big Bird.
Thanks, Mr. Love! (sigh)
Well, here’s another one from the stalwart director of The Bear. You just can’t wait to see this show, can you!?
"The commies are taking over baseball."