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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Puppet Designer and Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Puppet Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Puppetry

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THE HOBBIT Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater

The O'Reilly Theater will host dragons, goblins, elves, and more fantastical creatures in Pittsburgh Public Theater's upcoming puppet-driven all-ages fantasy adventure 'The Hobbit,' on stage Oct. 23-Nov. 10.
Tickets Now On Sale To Pittsburgh Public Theater's 50th Anniversary Season

Pittsburgh Public Theater's 50th Anniversary season will feature thrillers, classics, fresh adaptations, and new family favorites. Learn how to purchase tickets.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List!

Nominations for the 2024 Drama Desk Awards have just been. Check out the full list of nominees here for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season!
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents SCOTLAND, PA State Premiere

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the state premiere of the acclaimed musical SCOTLAND, PA.
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present Pennsylvania Premiere Of Musical Comedy SCOTLAND, PA

Pittsburgh Public Theater will present the Pennsylvania premiere of the rock musical SCOTLAND, PA. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Houses on the Moon Announces The Cast For The World Premiere Of HOTEL HAPPY

Houses on the Moon Theater Company has announced the cast for their upcoming world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).
World Premiere Of HOTEL HAPPY to be Presented at Houses on the Moon Theater Company This Winter

Houses on the Moon Theater Company will present the world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).
Photos: First Look at TheatreWorksUSA's CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL at the Lortel Theatre

TheaterWorksUSA's world premiere of the musical adaptation of Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav Pilkey opens today, Sunday, July 30, at 3 PM. The limited run is written by the award-winning team of Kevin Del Aguila (book and lyrics) and Brad Alexander(music), with direction and choreography by Marlo Hunter and musical direction by Paul Staroba, and runs through August 27, 2023 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Check out photos here!
Cast & Creative Team Set for CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL World Premiere

Discover the world premiere of CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL, an enchanting theatrical production based on the popular book. Delight in the adventures of Cat Kid and his friends as they bring laughter and excitement to the stage. Perfect for families and fans of the book, this captivating show is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!
Cast & Creative Team Set for CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL World Premiere at The Lucille Lortel Theatre

TheaterWorksUSA has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming World Premiere of the musical adaptation of #1 bestselling  Cat Kid Comic Club series by Dav Pilkey.
Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series Presents Musical Adventure THE POUT-POUT FISH

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present the musical adventure, “The Pout-Pout Fish,” based on The New York Times bestselling series by Deborah Diesen, with illustrations by Dan Hanna, on Sunday, May 21, at 1 and 4 p.m.
TheaterWorksUSA To Launch Los Angeles Hub With THE POUT-POUT FISH, September 22

TheaterWorksUSA's production of THE POUT-POUT FISH opens at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA on September 22.
TheaterWorksUSA To Launch Los Angeles Hub With THE POUT-POUT FISH This Month

TheaterWorksUSA's production of THE POUT-POUT FISH will open at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA on September 22. Performances run through October 2, before the company takes off on a 3-month North American tour.
TheaterWorksUSA Announces 22-23 Season Featuring Touring Premiere of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION & More

TheaterWorksUSA has announced their upcoming 2022 - 2023 season, including the national touring premieres of PETE THE CAT'S BIG HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURE, EL OTRO OZ, and THE LIGHTNING THIEF: TYA EDITION, along with returning favorites touring across the country.
ALL VOWS, A Puppet Memory Play By Sam Jay Gold, Comes to the Morris Museum

Sam Jay Gold's All Vows, A Puppet Memory Play By A Master Puppeteer makes its world premiere in May.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of OTHER WORLD

Delaware Theatre Company will present the world premiere of OTHER WORLD, a new musical. Featuring a book by Hunter Bell, music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen and Ann McNamee and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, OTHER WORLD will begin performances on Wednesday February 23 for a run through Sunday March 20.
BWW Review: COMPULSION OR THE HOUSE BEHIND at Theater J

'Compulsion or the House Behind' is a good show, with a strong creative team and an immensely talented cast, but it’s also a flawed one. With pacing issues and a shyness about fully facing the questions it raises, it’s often a frustrating production. But it’s a thought-provoking one for that same reason.
Theater J to Present COMPULSION OR THE HOUSE BEHIND

Beginning on January 26, and running through February 20, 2022, Theater J will bring Compulsion or the House Behind to the stage. Hailed by the New York Times as an “absorbing” and “fascinating, multilayered tale,” Compulsion tells the semi-fictional story of Sid Silver, a man obsessed with making sure the world hears the story of Anne Frank.
Orlando Repertory Theatre to Present THE POUT-POUT FISH

Orlando Repertory Theatre will present TheaterWorksUSA’s new family musical, The Pout-Pout Fish based on The New York Times bestselling series by Deborah Diesen, with illustrations by Dan Hanna, January 14-16, 2022.

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