- Dunedin, FL
- Ventriloquist
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Puppetkidd
Overview
I create unique live puppet entertainment featuring original characters, storytelling, comedy, and a touch of the unusual! My performances aren't ordinary puppet shows—each character has its own personality, story, and surprises. Meet Mia, my Undead Dog Puppet, along with other original characters from my puppet world. Perfect for birthdays, Halloween, libraries, community events, family gatherings, festivals, churches, and special events. Looking for something different and memorable? I bring the puppets, characters, and fun to your event!
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Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 90 minutes
What to expect
When you hire me, you can expect a fun, interactive puppet and character experience built around comedy, music, and audience participation.
You may see original puppet characters come to life through conversations, comedy routines, musical moments, dancing, playful improvisation, and character interactions. Each character has a distinct personality, giving audiences something unexpected to enjoy.
Performances can be adapted to the type of event, whether it’s a community gathering, festival, business promotion, private party, holiday event, or other special occasion. I can create short appearances, interactive routines, or longer performances depending on the event and audience.
Audience participation is an important part of my style. Rather than simply watching a puppet show, guests may have opportunities to interact with the characters, respond to jokes, and become part of the moment.
My goal is to provide an entertaining, family-friendly experience that adds personality and energy to your event while giving guests something they’ll remember after the performance is over.
About
I’m a puppet and character entertainer who combines puppeteering, comedy, music, and audience interaction to create fun, memorable moments at events.
My performances feature original puppet characters with their own personalities, voices, and comedic styles. I enjoy bringing characters into conversations with audiences, creating playful interactions, performing music, and turning unexpected moments into part of the show.
I can tailor my performances for community events, festivals, business promotions, private gatherings, holiday events, and other occasions where a unique form of entertainment can help bring people together.
My approach is flexible and audience-focused. Whether it’s a quick character appearance, a promotional routine, a musical puppet performance, or a longer interactive presentation, I like creating an experience that feels personal to the event.
I’m continually developing new characters, routines, stories, and puppeteering techniques, so every performance is an opportunity to bring something creative and different to the audience.
My goal is simple: give people a reason to smile, laugh, interact, and remember the event.
Additional booking notes
My performances are designed to be flexible and can work in a variety of event spaces.
Sound: I can provide my own portable speaker for performances that require amplified music or audio. For larger venues, I can also work with an existing sound system when available.
Space: A small performance area with enough room for the puppeteer and puppet(s) is generally sufficient. A traditional stage is not required for most performances.
Lighting: Standard event lighting is generally sufficient. No specialized lighting is required, although good visibility of the puppets is helpful.
Setup: I aim to keep setup simple and efficient. Specific space, sound, or performance requirements can be discussed with the event planner in advance based on the type and size of the event.
Performance environment: A reasonably comfortable performance area protected from excessive heat, rain, or other conditions that could interfere with puppets, equipment, or performance quality is preferred for outdoor events.
I am happy to coordinate with planners ahead of time so the performance can fit smoothly into the event schedule and venue setup.
Services offered
Set list
Music is incorporated into my puppet and character performances when appropriate for the event. My repertoire can include:
- Original DJ Crimson Chaos music and character-themed songs
- Original puppet comedy and performance songs
- Upbeat dance and movement music for puppet routines
- Holiday and Christmas music for seasonal performances
- Music selected to support comedy, character entrances, dancing, and audience participation
- Customized musical moments that can be adapted to the theme of an event
Music is used as part of the overall puppet and character experience rather than as a standalone concert or DJ service. Specific song selections can be discussed with the event planner when planning a performance.
Influences and inspiration
My performance style is influenced by a variety of puppetry, comedy, character entertainment, and musical performers.
Jeff Dunham has been a major influence on my interest in character-based puppetry and the way a performer can give each puppet a distinct personality, voice, attitude, and comedic identity. His ability to create memorable characters and build comedy around conversations between a puppeteer and puppet has helped inspire my own approach.
I’m also influenced by classic puppet entertainment and performers who demonstrate how expressive puppets can become memorable characters rather than simply props. The Muppets, including Jim Henson’s work, have influenced my appreciation for character-driven comedy, physical performance, music, and imaginative storytelling.
Beyond traditional puppetry, I draw inspiration from live comedy, DJs, music performance, improv, and interactive entertainment. These influences encourage me to experiment with timing, audience participation, music, character interactions, and unexpected comedic moments.
My goal is not to simply copy any particular performer. I’m developing my own original characters, routines, personalities, and performance style while taking inspiration from the entertainers who showed me how much personality and creativity can be brought to a puppet performance.
Setup requirements
Performer Provides - Puppets and character performance props - Portable speaker for music and amplified performance audio - Performance music/audio - Puppeteering equipment and accessories - Any specialized props needed for the scheduled routine Venue P
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