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[puppetmaker]

Be careful the first step is a doozy.

Hello gentle Reader,

Welcome to the 2014 edition of “Who the heck am I?”

My name is Kathleen David. I am more commonly known as either Puppetmaker or Puppetmaker40 or Kath. If you knew me before 1987, then you might call me Kathy which was the last time I was Kathy due to the Yale School of Drama where I became known as Kath because we had a Kathy, a Kathleen and a Catherine in the Stage Management program.

I grew up in Atlanta and was very involved in the science fiction community. I was a member of the Terminus TARDIS and the Might Rassilon Art Players along with the Androgum Society. I worked at Oxford Comics for a time too. I am well versed in many forms of Fandom. Current favorites are Dr. Who, Sherlock, Elementary, Once Upon a Time (and in Wonderland), Supernatural, Arrow, Agents of Shield, and too many other shows to count.

I am married to Peter David (click here for his Wikipedia entry and here for his website). I have three stepdaughters who are all adults (Shana, Gwen, and Ariel) and out of the house and we have our daughter Caroline who is eleven. We live out on Long Island but go into the city quite frequently.

My jobs over the years would take pages. I have had a rather eclectic work history. I am still an Equity Stage Manger, a Book Editor, a Writer, and a Master Puppeteer along with the title of Mom. I also make dolls and costumes among other crafty activities.

Puppetry is my main calling. I have been “wiggling dolls,” as the Great Gonzo says, for fun for as long as I can remember. I have taught courses in puppetry all over the United States. I do puppets I am interested in and I create commissioned pieces for various people and venues. My puppets are in private collections all over the world.

I can converse about a variety of topics and will do so during this season.

So feel free and ask me any questions you have. There are only a couple of topics I either don’t talk about or can’t talk about.

Comments

[jen todd (from livejournal.com)]

Hi Puppetmaker! I have read your "Who the heck am I's" for the past, oh, what has it been now, five seasons? Maybe more! I think I love this one the most! It's so sweet and intimate.

Yay for Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Supernatural! I love those!! (=

Eclectic work histories are the best. I have one of those, too! I sold cemetery plots as a second income in my early 20s, and worked at a Big 10 University in Admissions for several years, so I hear ya! (;

I can't imagine what it must be like to be a _real_ puppetmaster! I imagine your brain must be an incredibly creative space. It's not like past seasons of Idol haven't proven that, though. I wish you lots of luck in this our last go-around, and I can't wait to read more, now that I have a little more time. (=

[bleodswean.livejournal.com]

A puppetmaker! And an upbeat introduction! So very nice to meet you!

Everything about you here is of interest to me. Puppets, dolls, mothering, wife-ing, eclectic employment. I look forward to reading your words!

[hughville.livejournal.com]

Holy shit!! You're married to Peter David who wrote some of the best Star Trek and TNG books published. Sorry. I had a little fangirl moment there.

Okay, have you made an Emma doll? I would love to have an Emma doll and an Evil Queen doll one day.

I have just started to watch Sherlock. It is one of the best produced shows on TV. I love the way it's filmed; the camera angles and the way they flash info on the screen. Amazing.

Are you ready for Speculation Tuesday next week?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Yes I am. I was going to ask if you wanted me to post something this week but you did.

Have you seen the new posters?

[hughville.livejournal.com]

I saw the one with Regina in the forefront. Are there others?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

There is one that is the wicked witch that is the other half of the vortex in the middle

[millysdaughter.livejournal.com]

I became known as Kath because we had a Kathy, a Kathleen and a Catherine
The smallbear became "A.P" in high school, the princessbride became "Jay" and one of her best buds became "Actually" due to a similar duplication of names in their group. When the smallbear started in the college band, she became "Magic" and she embraced it totally.

[goldmourn.livejournal.com]

Doctor Who, Sherlock, Supernatural <--- some of my most favourite shows right there!


Your life sounds VERY interesting. The puppets thing, especially. Fascinating life!

[deza.livejournal.com]

Hi there! Again!

[x-disturbed-x.livejournal.com]

All the shows you listed are pretty much the ones I love. :D

Very good choice in shows. ;)

[kecharasmoon.livejournal.com]

Scrolling back through pictures of puppets and I have to say, I love them! That's such a fascinating line of work.

[adoptedwriter.livejournal.com]

Glad you're back! AW

[sweeny-todd.livejournal.com]

That is pretty amazing about the puppets! and I like that you quoted Gonzo :-)

[solstice-singer.livejournal.com]

Good to see you back again. Say hi to Long Island for me. I miss it. I used to live in Oakdale.

[witchwife.livejournal.com]

Sounds like we have quite a bit in common! I'm a big fan of Dr.Who, Sherlock, Elementary, and Shield as well.

Looking forward to your submissions!

[ljidolvillian.livejournal.com]

I am a word and theater person as well, look forward to reading your awesome things again.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Welcome back!

[snarkerdoodle.livejournal.com]

Yay for Sherlock and Elementary! Very different from each other, but I enjoy the hell out of them both.

Great to see you here for season 9!

[tatdatcm.livejournal.com]

I just discovered Once Upon a Time and Arrow. Netflix has become my newest best friend.

Nice to meet you. :)

[anyonesghost.livejournal.com]

Welcome back, and nice to meet you (for the first time, I think -- I don't think we ever actually interacted in the before times ... "but that was in another country").

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

puppetry! how cool! how do you get into that as a profession? (or i guess as a thing you do for fun that also makes you some money. :D )

i'm also a big fan of elementary. they just need a little more clyde.

[kianna-leigh.livejournal.com]

Hey Puppermaker. We have the similar tastes in shows. Good taste, that is. Looking forward to your entries.

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

Nice to meet you, doll wiggler. I look forward to reading what more you have to say!

[penpusher.livejournal.com]

We probably know a couple people mutually... Carol Binion who was still married to Ron Binion at the time, both worked with me when I was a part of the Macy's Parade.

I've dabbled into puppet work and wished I did more over time, and Yale didn't want me so I went to Clown College instead! Nice to meet you!

[jenandbronze.livejournal.com]

Good to see you again and I look forward to reading your entries! It has been a few years since I last was here! *grin*

[kate-spencer.livejournal.com]

Hi!

I'm a huge fan of puppets and Supernatural! Can't wait to read your writing!

Greetings.

[ellakite.livejournal.com]

I've met your husband at a couple of conventions, though I don't think I've met you in person.

I look forward to getting to know you.

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

Nice to see you back!

[kagomeshuko.livejournal.com]

Very cool info and cool husband! I look forward to your entries!

[kajel.livejournal.com]

Nice to meet you. What an interesting craft.

[p-m-cryan.livejournal.com]

I'm pleased you'll be doing LJI, and I never get tired of your stories. I owe you several in-person hugs... perhaps this coming Autumn? I should be able to travel again by then [knock on wood].

[fringebenefits.livejournal.com]

Hi! I'm looking forward to reading your entries!

[beeker121.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you decided to jump back in. Yay!

[phoenixejc.livejournal.com]

HI there! :)

[eska818.livejournal.com]

Wow, a puppetmaker, what an extremely cool skill!

[az-starshine.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy to see you again, Kath. :)

[lordrexfear.livejournal.com]

Hey Kath!

Here's hoping I see you soon (I'm sure I will). I am one of those private collections your puppets live in and he has a happy home where he gets constant love and attention.

Look forward to your new writings.

[whipchick.livejournal.com]

So cool - love to see some of the puppets some time!

[baxaphobia.livejournal.com]

Glad you're playing again this season!

[improper-me.livejournal.com]

And you have me hooked :)

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

My son is rapidly adopting a fondness for "wiggling dolls," as well. Any resources you'd recommend for a 3-year-old puppeteer?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Honestly the Disney site has a number of kinds of puppets to play around with. Some are print and color and some take a little longer.

Basic hand puppets can be obtained so easily these days. A couple of those and you have all the making of a puppet show. Making simple hand puppets isn't hard at all.

Check your local library in both the children's and adult sections for books on puppetry. There are some great books in most children's sections on puppetry all over the world.

Noel MacNeil's book 10 minute Puppets is a good one as is Puppet Mania by John Kenndy.

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

Great suggestions. Thanks! I like the idea of crafting some simple puppets together. I took a puppet-making class when I was about 7 at the local YMCA, and it inspired a lifelong appreciation for puppetry.

[mme-furiosa.livejournal.com]

Oh how delightful that you are a proper puppet maker. I adore puppeteers of all stripes. And hello, nerd alert! Yay.

[suesniffsglue.livejournal.com]

glad to be in idol with you once again!

[jem0000000.livejournal.com]

Welcome back. :)

[cheshire23.livejournal.com]

That's quite the nifty collection of hats you wear. :)