NCPG: BOARD INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
(As asked by Dino….;) How long have you been involved with the NCPG and why? I’ve been a passive member of NCPG longer than I can remember, probably since the 1990’s. I became active during the Pandemic when meetings went virtual. I think it’s really important to build community around the art we love. It’s a great way to learn, grow and share. What is a highlight moment from being with NCPG? The virtual festivals, workshops and builds that came out of the pandemic were a shining light during a dark period. The way the NCPG board and membership came together to build an international forum was truly inspirational. The guild continues to adapt, finding new ways to engage and serve its membership. Most influential puppeteer on your life? It’s hard to name just one, or even a few puppeteers who influenced me. I’d say the other members of Black Cherry I’ve worked with over long periods have been an inspiration because we fed off each other’s creativity. The challenges and support we would throw at each other made us work harder to create better puppets and performances. Proudest puppetry moment? Every time I perform before a live audience, and they suspend disbelief to enter the world of the puppet is my proudest moment. I lose myself in the act of making that world come alive. I’m still in aw after more than forty years and immensely proud of each show. Hardest part about the professional life you’ve chosen? Running a theater and trying to find time to make my own art. Words you live by? Advice to other creative spirits? Risk, fail, risk again! -O’Neill motto You gotta have a dream. If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true.” -Cole Porter Put the bandaid on before you get cut. -Me. What caveat do you have for a puppeteer NOT to do? Never let the audience know you’re f*!king up or let your f*^k ups get to you on stage. Your audience is with you. Why do you think Dino is THE best puppet character? Not only is he the mascot of the National Capital Puppetry Guild, Dino throws the best parties anywhere!
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