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5:00 am
Thu January 31, 2013

Mesmerized By 25 Years Of Paul Mesner Puppets

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Backstage on the set of "Martha Speaks" puppeteer Mike Horner operates the puppet Helen. When Martha the dog finds her voice adventure ensues. In its 25th season, Paul Mesner Puppets features seven different performances for children.
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Puppeteer Mike Horner operates and voices multiple puppets from his spot beneath the stage.
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A chance encounter with a fellow dog owner reveals that Martha speaks her mind without considering other's feelings.
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Puppeteer Erika Baker and apprentice puppeteer Finoula Emmons guide Martha as she peruses the phone book to order a pizza.
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Helen and Martha play onstage operated by the puppeteers below.
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Apprentice puppeteer Finoula Emmons concentrates on the action onstage.
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When Martha's verbal antics prove challenging, the family silences her.
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Puppeteers control the action using sticks.
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Puppeteer Erika Baker holds a puppet aloft and is the voice of the talkative Martha.
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Multiple puppets call for multiple puppeteers.
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After the show, the audience has a chance to see how the puppets operate.
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Puppets from previous shows on display.
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Puppeteer Mike Horner assists in the creation of a paper puppet after the show.
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A wall of letters from eager fans line the walls of the Paul Mesner Puppets office.
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As the audience leaves, puppeteers Finoula Emmons, Mike Horner, Erika Baker say goodbye.
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At a recent Paul Mesner Puppets performance of "Martha Speaks" (based on the book by by Susan Meddaugh), puppeteers Mike Horner, Erika Baker, and Finoula Emmons worked their magic behind the scenes.  Operating multiple puppets from below the stage, the three brought to life the story of a dog who let a bowl of alphabet soup go to her head.

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