"And so it is with learning the performing
art of TV puppetry. Like everything else, you must start at the beginning. Not with a "move” but with
a breath... for breath is the beginning of life... and life is what we seek to believably create."
- Michael
Earl
A Master Class in the
art of TV puppetry.
Fun and effective on-camera exercises created and taught by an Emmy Award-winning pro.
"Discipline and simplicity are the proud
parents of a strong technique." - Michael Earl
Sesame Street Muppet Band
Puppeteering with Jerry Nelson on Sesame Street, 1979.
Michael Earl
is an American puppeteer who has performed in many Muppet and non-Muppet productions, most notably as Mr. Snuffleupagus
on Sesame Street.
Mr. Earl joined the Muppets in 1978 at the age of 19. After three years under contract, he freelanced
with the Muppets for the next twelve years on several projects. After leaving the Muppets, Earl went on to become a four-time
Emmy Award-winning puppeteer and writer/lyricist.
Along the way, Earl began developing a technique to train the
next generation of puppeteers, and other performing artists interested in adding to their skill set and expertise.
Through private and class instruction, Mr. Earl has helped shape the careers of hundreds of Hollywood TV and film professionals
by equipping them with a proven technique that produces results and confidence.
Now it's your turn!
SPACE IN LIMITED.
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21 - 26 April
"These
classes have benefited many people over the years. So to commemorate my 30th year as a professional puppeteer,
I've decided to take this one-of-a-kind workshop on the road."
All Muppet characters are copyright of the Muppets Holding Company. All Sesame Street characters copyright of Sesame Workshop. This is not an offical Muppet or Sesame
Street site, but part of a private non-profit teaching endeavor. Mr. Earl is an independent artist not employed by
The Jim Henson Company, Muppets Holding Company, The Walt Disney Company or Sesame Workshop, nor does he represent them.
