I want to become a puppeteer when I grow up and become a puppeteer at The Jim Henson company how can I become a puppeteer for Sweetums for Muppet Vision 3D or The Muppets for Great moments in history with the muppets?
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How can I become a puppeteer at Walt Disney World?
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DisneyDoctor
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Everybody has a dream, but I think you should explore other careers too! Puppeteering may function better as a hobby.
Gitson Shiggles
There was me, that is Mickey, and my three droogs
Hopefully, this article will give you more insight and encouragement into puppeteering as a career.
Best Wishes!
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Best Wishes!
How Do You Become a Professional Puppeteer?
Jane Henson, the widow of Muppets creator Jim Henson, died on Tuesday. The couple met cute at a puppetry class at the University of Maryland in the...
They hold auditions for WDW positions.
Gainesvillain
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Find someone who can pull a few strings for you.
Smiley/OCD
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When you graduate HS, try to get into the DCP, the Disney College Program. They will ask 3 areas you would want to work in, and be prepared to take whatever you get. Once there, NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!!! Look on this site under the DCP for more info...People, friends AND teachers laughed at me when I said I wanted to work in radio...I hit the pavement, networked and got my dream job doing morning drive...don't be discouraged, BUT ALWAYS have a plan B...I'm glad I did...GOOD LUCK!!!
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
Is school out for summer already?
Smiley/OCD
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The OP is 14...never too early to start planning...
DisneyDoctor
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I mean... I suppose. It's important to be realistic, though. I know this a WDW forum and we all believe in magic to some degree, but things start to get a little dicey when let our passion for Disney blend with our careers.
Maybe I'm speaking out of fear of my own career and passion for Disney.. Sure, I'd love to pack up and try to make it at Disney. But why don't I? Fear I suppose. Money too. I wish I had a better reason.
Who knows, kid, maybe you ought to go for it. Just think real hard about it and don't limit yourself.
Smiley/OCD
Well-Known Member
I'd rather go for it and fail than live my whole life saying shoulda, woulda, coulda...if you're going to try something you're passionate about, do it when you're young...don't be discouraged...GO FOR IT!!!
DisneyDoctor
Well-Known Member
I respect that point of view so much. It's such a scary thing to navigate, though. Especially at such a young age.
jumpinjamie
Active Member
Disneyauditions.com has puppeteer casting calls now and then. They also perform as full body characters in parades/shows.
I have actually heard that Disney prefers training a puppeteer their own way vs. somebody who has alot of experience with another company. I have been a puppeteer and Muppet fan for a long time and was friends with some Muppeteers before they got their jobs. Keep at it!
I have actually heard that Disney prefers training a puppeteer their own way vs. somebody who has alot of experience with another company. I have been a puppeteer and Muppet fan for a long time and was friends with some Muppeteers before they got their jobs. Keep at it!