John Tartaglia believes that everything happens for a reason, and his career trajectory proves it. He takes us into the world of puppetry and theater as he shares his own experiences and how he began pursuing his “double dream” of becoming a successful puppeteer and performing on Broadway. . He talked about Jim Henson's influence on his career, how shocked he was when Jim died, and how a serious letter he wrote to Jim when he was 8 years old led to him becoming a puppeteer on “Sesame Street'' at 16. I will talk about what led me to work as a. He reflects on the deep impact puppetry had on audiences, recalling heartwarming moments when he performed the show. He also talks about the process of creating characters for shows like “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock'' and finding a balance between hands-on puppetry and his CGI. John gives advice to young puppeteers and performers, encouraging them to trust their passion, ignore negative opinions and be as sure as possible in their dreams.
John Tartaglia is an Emmy and Tony Award-nominated actor who began his professional career at the age of 16 as a puppeteer on “Sesame Street.” He made his Broadway debut in “Avenue Q'' and was nominated for a Tony Award for playing the dual roles of Princeton and Rod. His other Broadway credits include Lumiere in “Beauty and the Beast” and “Pinocchio and the Magic Mirror,” the original Broadway production of “Shrek the Musical.” He received eight Emmy nominations for the Disney Junior show Johnny and the Sprites, which he created, executive produced, and starred in, and as an executive producer, director, writer, and radio personality. is also active. He just recently finished filming Season 2 of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, and this time he's also his creative supervisor for the entire series.
Connect with John:
- Website: www.johntartagliaproductions.com
- Instagram: @johnnytartags
- Facebook: @John-Tartaglia
- Cameo: www.cameo.com/johnnytartags/book
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