JOURNAL ARTICLE

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PUPPETRY.

  • Published In: Puppetry International, 2025, n. 57. P. 48 1 of 2

  • Database: International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on Jessica Max Stein's biography of Richard Hunt, a significant yet lesser-known puppeteer who contributed to the Muppet franchise. It highlights Hunt's journey within the Muppet world, his development of iconic characters, and his role as a mentor, while also addressing his identity as a gay man during the AIDS crisis. The narrative explores the impact of personal and societal challenges on Hunt's life and career, culminating in his untimely death at age 40. Stein's work emphasizes both Hunt's artistic contributions and the broader context of his experiences as a gay artist in the late twentieth century. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Puppetry International. 2025/03, Issue 57, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1943-6386
  • Accession Number:186799829
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