Puppet Tears, ep 042 — James Godwin

Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk

What does the occult, a talking tongue, and children's television all have in common? This week's guest, James Godwin! Our friend and mentor James is the brilliant mind behind the one-man performances Lunatic Cunning and The Flatiron Hex. He's has worked as a puppet builder and on programs such as The Book of Pooh, Big Big World, Chapelle's Show, Oobi, and many more. He is also a performance coach for the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Don't miss this great conversation about James's evolution from painter, to stand-up and theatre performer, to one of puppetry's foremost creators. We dive deep into his artistic process, the individuals who most influenced him, and how to formulate the perfect reaction to an unruly audience. PLUS: hear an incredible tale from his time in the Hundred Acre Wood working on 'Team Pooh.' For show notes and episode highlights, visit PuppetTears.com/JamesGodwin ​ Release date: March 24, 2020 ​Edited by Matt Bowen Hosted by Adam Kreutinger & Cameron Garrity