The World of Puppetry with Bruce Schwartz

The World of Puppetry
Director	George Bloomfield

"The World of Puppetry with Bruce Schwartz" is an episode of Jim Henson Presents The World of Puppetry featuring puppeteer Bruce Schwartz.

It was videotaped at the Dance Theatre Workshop in New York City, USA on July 30-31, 1984 as a production of Henson Associates.

VHS description

“This program features the artistry of American puppeteer Bruce Schwartz. Clips from Schwartz’s off-off-Broadway performance is interspersed with a post-performance interview with Henson. Henson and Schwartz discuss the elements of illusion and imagination that bring Schwartz’s fragile and detailed work to life, and comment on the history of puppetry in England.”

Credits

• Theme Music: Trevor Jones
• Lighting Designer: John Rook
• Editor: Ed Brennan
• Production Assistant: Ritamarie Peruggi
• Researcher: Leslee Asch
• Technical Facilities:

• Rebo Associates Inc., New York
• Video One Inc., Los Angeles
• Magnetic North Video, Toronto
• Eastern Sound, Toronto

• Special Thanks to: Phil Sandstrom, Dave Feldman, Beverly Bartlett, Frank Comito
• Executive in Charge of Production: Diana Birkenfield
• Executive Producer: Jim Henson
• Producer: Martin G. Baker

Gallery

Notes

• Jane Henson, Richard Hunt, and Steve Whitmire are glimpsed in the audience for the show.