Episode 12 - Jesse Speed, Puppeteer

In this episode, I chat with Jesse Speed. Jesse is an actor, puppeteer, comedian and writer. He and his puppet Cranston have entertained people of all ages all over the world. He is also a voice actor and has been part of multiple radio dramas including “It’s a Wonderful Life”. He continues to find ways to teach puppetry and voice acting in his community, including guest speaking for Penobscot Theatre Company’s education department and various schools in the Bangor, Maine area.

Note: This episode was recorded in February 2021 in the amidst the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Jesse and Cranston:
- YouTube: Last Song Studios - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocRIhC7N0nbff_N6jTf7qw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Last-Song-Studios-107268554326396

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Penobscot Theatre Company - penobscottheatre.org
- Jim Henson / Muppets - https://www.henson.com
- Bangor Daily News article about Jesse and his "doorway puppet shows" - https://bangordailynews.com/2020/03/26/mainefocus/hes-performing-doorway-puppet-shows-in-a-crisis-inspired-by-his-son-who-cant-speak/?fbclid=IwAR1didp2wGwdxgYFnTvb26TnPnrkpQ3CohDGr9skZN4HspkgTm2C_EdktsY
- DeScripted podcast (co-hosted by Randy) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/descriptedpod
- Adam Kreutinger Puppets - https://www.adamkreutinger.com/
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/

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