![]() No one imagined then that the figures would become treasures. One crew member gave about a half dozen to the children in her family, who played with them harshly. Rudolph, Santa, Hermey the elf, Sam the Snowman, Bumble, Clarice (Rudolph’s crush) and others, were scattered. After the production wrapped, the filmmakers handed out the poseable figures as souvenirs. After we talked to her, she even took us back stage, and man that was so exciting! We saw how things work and the scenery up close.But while the film has lasted, the puppets that starred in it haven’t. She was so nice to spend some time with a little elephant and horse. ![]() We had such a lovely time talking to Allison. (We just love this! It’s true all misfits find their place in life! We think being a misfit is great!) ![]() I think all misfits eventually find their Yukon Cornelius and Herbie. The Center is my Island of Misfit Toys, I found a place to fit in here. Were you ever a misfit?Īllison: I have always loved music, singing and playing with puppets. Us: We love that the story of Rudolph is ultimately about “misfits” finding their place in the world. Us: What advice would you a give a kid or small horse who wants to get into puppetry?Īllison: Come to puppet shows, take workshops at the Center, make puppets, put on shows at home and be creative. (Allison grew up in Kentucky and attended the Boston Conservatory and has a masters degree in musical theater. A friend who lived in Atlanta said she could get me an audition at the Center, so I came and watched a show and was amazed. I never heard of the Center for Puppetry Arts. I grew up watching the Muppets and Fragile Rock. (Wow- who knew it took so much work to put on the show!)Īllison: It was accidental. Us: How long does it take to prepare/rehearse for the show?Īllison: We rehearse for 4 weeks before the show, 6 days a week, 8 hours a day. (Turns out the adolescent Rudolph puppet is pretty heavy, so Allison’s arms need a brake J!) ![]() Us: What is your favorite part of the show? We loved it when Sam the Snowman sings “Silver and Gold” and the animals decorate the tree! There were cool special effects during that part!Īllison: I like the “We’re a Couple of Misfits” song sung by Rudolph and Herbie and I like the “Silver and Gold” scene. I like Charlie in a Box and Sam the snowman because he’s a good storyteller. Who is your favorite character?Īllison: It depends on the day. Us: Ellie’s favorite character in the show is of course the spotted elephant and Edmond’s is Rudolph. Us: Do you play any other animals in the show?Īllison: Not usually, I sometimes play a raccoon. (Allison did tell us that she watched the TV special to get into character.) Us: How did you prepare to play Rudolph? Did you talk to any live reindeer?Īllison: No, I wish I had to talk to a reindeer, but they are hard to meet in Atlanta. Claus.Īllison: It’s fun and new, because you don’t meet many reindeer. ![]() We had a chance to interview one of the talented puppeteers from the show! And man was she nice! Here’s our interview with Allison Murphy who plays Rudolph and Mrs. Last week we went to the Center for Puppetry Arts here in Atlanta to see “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”! It is a live adaptation of the beloved TV special and we loved it! There are dancing and singing snowmen, trees, raccoons, bunnies and squirrels! Oh yeah, and reindeer! There’s a snow monster, misfit toys, a lion king and last but not least Santa! What more could you want in a puppet show? It a word, it’s fabulous! You know Dasher and Dancer and Comet and Cupid… but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? That’s right it’s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! ![]()
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