by Saturday Morning Media
Since 2017. Under The Puppet is a monthly show that is preserving puppetry through the personal stories of professional puppeteers. Guests include puppeteers from The Muppets, Sesame Street, The Jim Henson Company and more. The show also covers other forms of puppetry such as marionettes, shadow puppetry and Bunraku . Hosted by puppeteer Grant Baciocco (The Jim Henson Company, Mystery Science Theatre 3000).
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April 1, 2025
<p><a href= "http://www.UnderThePuppet.com">http://www.UnderThePuppet.com</a> - </p> <p>Stoph Scheer is a puppeteer, writer, and director who has worked with The Jim Henson Company, The Muppets, and even Banksy. Stoph is also a writer, producer and puppeteer for the surreal and nostalgic web series The Creatures of Yes, and has performed in Slumberkins, Puppet Up! Uncensored, and The Muppets Mayhem. I sit down with Stoph to talk about her journey in puppetry and much more on this episode of Under the Puppet.</p> <p>Plus, hear more of my conversation with Stoph Scheer by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia</a> for info and to help create more episodes like this.</p> <p>Connect with Stoph Scheer:</p> <p>Website - <a href= "http://www.scheerbrilliance.com">http://www.scheerbrilliance.com</a><br /> Instagram - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/stophscheer_transpuppeteer">https://www.instagram.com/stophscheer_transpuppeteer</a><br /> IMDB - <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14251884/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14251884/</a></p> <p>Discussed on the show:<br /> Muhlenberg College – Theatre Department - <a href= "https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/theatre-dance/">https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/theatre-dance/</a><br /> Sandglass Theater - <a href= "https://sandglasstheater.org/">https://sandglasstheater.org/</a><br /> The O’Neill National Puppetry Conference - <a href= "https://www.theoneill.org/pup">https://www.theoneill.org/pup</a><br /> University of Connecticut (UConn) – Puppet Arts Program - <a href= "https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/">https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/</a><br /> Jim Henson Company – Puppet Up! Uncensored - <a href= "https://www.puppetup.com">https://www.puppetup.com</a><br /> The Creatures of Yes (YouTube Series) - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreaturesofYes">https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreaturesofYes</a><br /> The Creatures of Yes (Official Site) - <a href= "https://creaturesofyes.com/">https://creaturesofyes.com/</a><br /> Doppelskope - <a href= "https://www.doppelskope.com/">https://www.doppelskope.com/</a></p> <p>Connect with the Show:<br /> <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet">http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet">https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet">http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet<br /> </a></p> <p>Connect with Grant:<br /> <a href= "http://www.mrgrant.com/">http://www.MrGrant.com<br /></a><a href= "http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy">http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy</a><br /> <a href= "https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/">https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/</a></p> <p>Art by Parker Jacobs<br /> Music by Dan Ring<br /> Edited by Stephen Staver</p> <p>©2025 Saturday Morning Media - <a href= "http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com">http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com</a></p> <p> </p>
March 1, 2025
<p><a href= "http://www.UnderThePuppet.com">http://www.UnderThePuppet.com</a> - </p> <p>On February 2, 2025, Under The Puppet along with past show guest Christine Papalexis, the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and Bob Baker Marionette Theater held a live episode recording celebrating the puppeteers of Pee Wee’s Playhouse.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> This event sold out in less than 10 minutes and is, as of this recording, the fastest sell out Bob Baker Marionette Theater has ever had.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> And how can it not be when you bring together Wayne White, Ric Heitzman, George McGrath, Alison Mork and Kevin Carlson who are responsible for bringing to life some of the most beloved television characters of all time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> I’m incredibly happy to present the audio recording of that evening on this episode of Under The Puppet.</p> <p>We'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Lynne Stewart who played Ms. Yvonne on Pee Wee’s Playhouse.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> This event was recorded before her passing on February 21, 2025 but as you'll hear, she meant a lot to those who worked on the show. We send out our thoughts to Lynne Stewart’s family and to all who knew her and were lucky enough to work with her.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> She is, was and always will be the most beautiful women in puppet land.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia</a> to help create more episodes like this.</p> <p>Thanks to<br /> Wayne White - <a href= "https://www.waynewhiteart.com">https://www.waynewhiteart.com</a><br /> Ric Heitzman - <a href= "https://richeitzman.com">https://richeitzman.com</a><br /> George McGrath - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgemcgrath/">https://www.instagram.com/itsgeorgemcgrath/</a><br /> Kevin Carlson - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kevincarlson1962/">https://www.instagram.com/kevincarlson1962/</a><br /> Alison Mork - <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605817/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0605817/</a><br /> Christine Papalexis - <a href= "https://www.christinepapalexis.com">https://www.christinepapalexis.com</a><br /> Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry - <a href= "https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org">https://www.laguildofpuppetry.org</a><br /> Bob Baker Marionette Theater - <a href= "https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com">https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com</a><br /> Alex Evans, Winona Bechtle and Mary Thompson<br /> Volunteers: Sally Phillips, Nick Leonard, Stef Choi, and Tony Candelaria<br /> Videographers: Dylan Young and Sean Goodwin <br /> Photographer: Angel Origgi - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/angeloriggi">https://www.instagram.com/angeloriggi</a><br /> Stagehand: Jessica Gonzales. <br /> Puppeteers: Ginger Dunca, Nova Odette, Caden Healander, and Hannah Watanabe-Rocco. </p> <p>"At The Playhouse Door" Written by Wayne White<br /> Performed Live by Wayne White, Alison Mork & Kevin Carlson</p> <p>Discussed on the show:<br /> Pee Wee's Playhouse - <a href= "https://shoutfactory.com/products/pee-wees-playhouse-the-complete-series-deluxe-limited-edition"> https://shoutfactory.com/products/pee-wees-playhouse-the-complete-series-deluxe-limited-edition</a><br /> Pee Wee Herman - <a href= "https://peewee.com">https://peewee.com</a><br /> Beauty is Embarrassing - <a href= "https://buy.beautyisembarrassing.com">https://buy.beautyisembarrassing.com</a></p> <p>Connect with the Show:<br /> <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet">http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet">https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet">http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet<br /> </a></p> <p>Connect with Grant:<br /> <a href= "http://www.mrgrant.com/">http://www.MrGrant.com<br /></a><a href= "http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy">http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy</a><br /> <a href= "https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/">https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/</a></p> <p>Art by Parker Jacobs<br /> Music by Dan Ring<br /> Edited by Stephen Staver</p> <p>©2025 Saturday Morning Media - <a href= "http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com">http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com</a></p>
February 1, 2025
<p><a href= "http://www.UnderThePuppet.com">http://www.UnderThePuppet.com</a> - </p> <p>Sharon Johnson is the puppeteer creator of Grace and Grins, a puppet company that produces puppet shows that educate, entertain and spread kindness.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Her shows are interactive, tailor made to each audience and promote good social and emotional learning practices.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> I talk to Sharon Johnson about Grace and Grins, her path to puppetry and much more on this episode of Under The Puppet.</p> <p>Plus, hear more of my conversation with Sharon Johnson by becoming a Saturday Morning Media Patreon Patron. Visit <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia</a> for info and to help create more episodes like this.</p> <p>Connect with Sharon Johnson:</p> <p>Website - <a href= "https://graceandgrins.org">https://graceandgrins.org</a><br /> Instagram - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/graceandgrins/">https://www.instagram.com/graceandgrins/</a><br /> YouTube - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@Graceandgrinspuppetshows">https://www.youtube.com/@Graceandgrinspuppetshows</a><br /> Facebook - <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/graceandgrinspuppets">https://www.facebook.com/graceandgrinspuppets</a></p> <p>Discussed on the show:<br /> Kids on the Block - <a href= "https://www.barberinstitute.org/about-community-resources-kids-on-the-block"> https://www.barberinstitute.org/about-community-resources-kids-on-the-block</a></p> <p>Connect with the Show:<br /> <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet">http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet">https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet</a><br /> <a href= "http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet">http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet<br /> </a></p> <p>Connect with Grant:<br /> <a href= "http://www.mrgrant.com/">http://www.MrGrant.com<br /></a><a href= "http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy">http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy</a><br /> <a href= "https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/">https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/</a></p> <p>Art by Parker Jacobs<br /> Music by Dan Ring<br /> Edited by Stephen Staver</p> <p>©2025 Saturday Morning Media - <a href= "http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com">http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com</a></p>
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