Bil Baird's Alice in Wonderland
By the time Alice went into production I was a seasoned player at the theatre. When Sully retired I was promoted to shop foreman and given the responsibility of guiding each show to fruition. There were numerous costumes and body parts to make along with schedules and deadlines to meet. I met each new challenge willingly and grew accordingly. During those years, Bil and Sully, and the members of their staff openly shared their art with me. We spent long hours and long nights together. I made many friends and shared a lot of laughs. And in the end, I learned an awful lot about the complexity of producing those shows. Thanks Bil. J Working for his Theatre was a dream come true for me. Even today, as I continue to design my own unique puppets and costumes for the entertainment industry I still heed their kindly advice. And, It works every time. Here are a few more characters from the show:
Puppet Designs: © 1974 Bil Baird Productions
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