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Jodi Eichelberger
Jodi Eichelberger is a puppeteer, actor, writer, director, and composer whose roles include Stingy on the television series LazyTown which airs in over 100 countries. He is also an original cast-member of the Tony award-winning musical Avenue Q on Broadway. He has written both book and music for Other Hand Productions' puppet productions of Snow Queen and Pinocchio. He has also composed music for the Raleigh Symphony and Spectre Productions. Jodi was the artistic director of Tears of Joy Theatre, the second largest puppet theatre in the United States, where he wrote and directed several premieres which were funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Jodi co-directed Other Hand Productions which is a recipient of the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, the highest award available to an American puppeteer.
Jodi is currently working on a book entitled Audience of One which is a collection of personal narratives. You can hear other stories on his podcast, The Acorn People.
Programming for Jodi Eichelberger
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| Thu | 20:00 | (Hall 2 Demo2) | 1 hr |
Shadow Puppetry
Explore shadow puppetry in the art exhibit through the use of direct shadows and overhead projectors. Make your own simple shadow puppet under the tutelage of award-winning puppeteers. This is a casual drop-in experience to create a collaborative world of shadows. |
| Fri | 16:00 | (C01) | 1½ hrs |
Puppet Show (first showing): Whatnot
Other Hand Productions presents Whatnot, a showcase of pieces featuring puppetry, masks, movement theater, dance and music. Not recommended for children under 10. Funding for this show was raised via Kickstarter.com |
| Fri | 19:00 | (C01) | 1½ hrs |
Puppet Show (second showing): Whatnot
Other Hand Productions presents Whatnot, a showcase of pieces featuring puppetry, masks, movement theater, dance and music. Not recommended for children under 10. Funding for this show was raised via Kickstarter.com |
| Sat | 10:00 | (A14) | 30 min |
Reading: Jodi Eichelberger
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| Sat | 14:00 | (C01) | 1 hr |
From Coraline to Broadway: The Puppeteers Speak
If you saw the puppet show, you might be curious about the puppeteers behind the puppets. While Mary Robinette Kowal is well-known in our field, her colleagues Jodi Eichelberger and Lance Woolen are well-known outside of it - Jodi was part of the Tony-winning Avenue Q and Lance helped bring Neil Gaiman's Coraline to the screen. A discussion between two creative men on their varied careers in the arts. |
Home Page: http://www.jodieichelberger.com
Facebook: Jodi Eichelberger - The Acorn People
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