Diane Graebner

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Muppets on the Today Show

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 10:29 am
In case you missed it this morning, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy made an appearance on the Today Show on NBC.  Here it is for your viewing pleasure!     Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, wor...
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The Muppets Are Back!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 12:41 pm
Although they never really went away completely, it seems as if the Muppets as we old-timers knew them are back, and in full force! When the Walt Disney Company acquired the Muppet properties in 200...
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Muppets "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 8:26 am
In case you’ve been under a rock for the past few days, you may have missed this terrific video of the Muppets performing the classic Queen song, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” This YouTube v...
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Getting There (Slowly)

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:49 pm
As you can see, I made some progress over the weekend! We’re beginning to get to the “adding features” phase of development. I just need to complete the body, arms, and hands, and th...
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My Thoughts About the Sesame Street Season Premiere

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:24 am
With the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street now behind us, and this season underway, I wanted to share my thoughts about yesterday’s season premiere. Let me preface my thoughts by saying this: It...
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My Thoughts About the Sesame Street Season Premiere

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:24 am
With the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street now behind us, and this season underway, I wanted to share my thoughts about yesterday’s season premiere. Let me preface my thoughts by saying this: It...
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And Many Happy Returns!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:45 am
It was 40 years ago today that a TV show was introduced to viewing audiences, although that show was more than three years in the making. It was an ambitious project. It had never been done. Televisio...
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And Many Happy Returns!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:45 am
It was 40 years ago today that a TV show was introduced to viewing audiences, although that show was more than three years in the making. It was an ambitious project. It had never been done. Televisio...
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Berlin Wall 20th Anniversary: Germany Celebrates Memory Of The Fal

Diane Graebner Nov 9, 2009, 12:22 pm
My Father worked for an agency in Ohio that benefited from the United Way. A cast of Up with People was performing in our town, benefiting UW, so my Father was asked to serve as a host family for a student. I was at a point in my life where I didn't know what I wanted to do. I had graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education but didn't want to teach. I was assistant manager of a bookstore, but couldn't see myself doing that my whole life. UWP seemed interesting, so I arranged with the girl we were hosting to spend the day with the cast. I remember the group of students from Germany very clearly. They were given permission to skip out of rehearsals that day so they could go across the street from the theatre to a small cafe that was showing the news on TV. The cheers could be heard all over town as the wall came down. I interviewed with UWP after the show that night. The excitement was still palpable after such an international event. I was accepted into the cast and traveled...
Diane Graebner Nov 9, 2009, 12:24 pm
in 1991. Our show featured songs about walls coming down and "Coming Home" to something. I believe my feelings about both events - the wall coming down and my experiences with UWP - are intertwined.
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Because He Loves to Count Things!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:52 am
Count von Count, or just The Count for brevity’s sake, loves to count things! Just ask any Sesame Street viewer to count to 10 and see if you don’t get the numbers in a strangely Draculine...
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Because He Loves to Count Things!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 11:52 am
Count von Count, or just The Count for brevity’s sake, loves to count things! Just ask any Sesame Street viewer to count to 10 and see if you don’t get the numbers in a strangely Draculine...
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Why Elmo Isn't Evil

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:28 am
There are those that believe that Sesame Street “jumped the shark” when Elmo “took over.” There are those that believe that the show has lost its edge, lost what made it specia...
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Why Elmo Isn't Evil

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 9:28 am
There are those that believe that Sesame Street “jumped the shark” when Elmo “took over.” There are those that believe that the show has lost its edge, lost what made it specia...
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Mr. Snuffleupagus is REAL!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 6:29 am
I always worried about how Big Bird felt when the adults on Sesame Street told him that Mr. Snuffleupagus, or Snuffy to his friends, was not real. The show had created a running gag from the time Snuf...
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Mr. Snuffleupagus is REAL!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 6:29 am
I always worried about how Big Bird felt when the adults on Sesame Street told him that Mr. Snuffleupagus, or Snuffy to his friends, was not real. The show had created a running gag from the time Snuf...
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'Sesame Street' starts 40th season

Diane Graebner Nov 6, 2009, 7:55 pm
Happy Birthday Big Bird! Considering the many years of research that went into creating the show, it's no wonder that it's as much a part of childhood today as it was when it first aired in 1969.
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Farewell, Mr. Hooper

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:15 am
Remember that I grew up watching Sesame Street. I watched it from about the time it first aired in 1969 until well through High School (although in later years I only watched it occasionally and as a ...
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Farewell, Mr. Hooper

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 10:15 am
Remember that I grew up watching Sesame Street. I watched it from about the time it first aired in 1969 until well through High School (although in later years I only watched it occasionally and as a ...
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Today's Blog is brought to you by the letter G

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 1:03 pm
In their continuing tribute to Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary, Google has featured Cookie Monster today! The anniversary has prompted me to consider some of my favorite episodes and sequences...
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Today's Blog is brought to you by the letter G

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 1:03 pm
In their continuing tribute to Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary, Google has featured Cookie Monster today! The anniversary has prompted me to consider some of my favorite episodes and sequences...
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See, I AM working on it!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:42 am
As you can see, the Beatnik is coming along nicely! I’ve completed most of the foam work for the head and am just about ready to do the fleece “skin.” I have marked in sharpie where ...
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See, I AM working on it!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 10:42 am
As you can see, the Beatnik is coming along nicely! I’ve completed most of the foam work for the head and am just about ready to do the fleece “skin.” I have marked in sharpie where ...
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Happy 40th Birthday, Sesame Street!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:28 am
Google helped Sesame Street celebrate it’s 40th Birthday today with a rather unusual (but charming) “Google Doodle.” And what better way to celebrate than with the show’s ic...
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Happy 40th Birthday, Sesame Street!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:28 am
Google helped Sesame Street celebrate it’s 40th Birthday today with a rather unusual (but charming) “Google Doodle.” And what better way to celebrate than with the show’s ic...
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Star Wars in Concert (A Review)

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 11:25 am
“…a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Ok, so this is my puppetry blog and Star Wars doesn’t really fit in does it. Or does it? After all, there are puppets in S...
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Star Wars in Concert (A Review)

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 11:25 am
“…a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Ok, so this is my puppetry blog and Star Wars doesn’t really fit in does it. Or does it? After all, there are puppets in S...
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Sir Quest Poster

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:01 am
The idea for StoryQuest Puppet Theatre actually came about several years ago. The concept for StoryQuest was a story within a story within a story. The general backstory involved a knight, Sir Quest, ...
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Puppet Project: Simple Rod Puppets

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 4:12 pm
If you’re looking for a simple project to introduce puppetry to a group, or just want to create good looking quick rod puppets as extras for a show, these simple rod puppets are just the thing. ...
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Stone Soup

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 11:03 am
Some of the best ideas for puppet scripts come right out of literature – and specifically out of fables, fairy tales, and folk tales. The Russian tale of Stone Soup is probably the most versatil...
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Puppet Making Procrastination!

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 10:02 am
OK, so my well-intentioned plans involved puppet-making over the weekend. I did my pre-character drawing. I did my pattern preparation. I even cut the head piece out of foam. And that’s as far ...
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The Beatnik

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 3:17 pm
It’s time to create another puppet. For some reason, a beatnik character keeps churning around in my head. As with any puppet, creating a character on paper is the first step. I use MS Paint to ...
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 10:50 am
One of my favorite Halloween books for storytelling purposes is “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams. The story involves an old woman who is approached b...
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Puppet Workshop – (1) Balloon Marionettes

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 9:50 am
While attending college at Illinois State University, I was lucky enough to enroll in a Puppetry Arts class. The class was fairly basic, and included some of the rich history of puppetry, some basic p...
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Puppet Workshop – (2) Building Balloon Marionettes

Diane Graebner posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 9:49 am
Balloon marionettes are among the simplest of puppets to build. Required Materials: Assorted Balloons (multiple shapes, sizes and colors are best) 2 Identical balloons (Any color, size, shape is fin...
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About Me

Diane began performing as a puppeteer when she was only six years old. Her first marionette, Clippo the Clown, a gift from her Grandmother, accompanied Diane to school every year through college. As an adult, Diane began making and performing hand puppets. She writes the shows, fabricates the puppets and props, performs all of the puppetry, and even serves as her own lighting and sound engineer!

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