I am turning my blog over this time to the wonderful Australian puppeteer, Marianne Mettes. A few years ago she toured the states going to festivals and meeting puppeteers everywhere she went. She spent a day with Bob Baker and wrote about her visit with him. See you next time- Camilla From Marianne: Bob Baker’s […]
In Memory of Bob Baker
Bob Baker’s magnificent contributions to the art of puppetry earned the Puppeteers of America, President’s Award in 1987. He was a member for more than 60 years. His first of many festival performances was in 1957. Nancy Staub wrote, “Bob was an amazing, sweet man, not just a creative, outstanding puppeteer. He and his partner Alton […]