BRONX ZOO HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Join us for a family holiday festival at the Bronx Zoo! The park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. Watch me puppeteer various illuminated animals walking the park or dancing in Astor Court. SELECT DATES November 17, 2023 — January 7, 2024 |
MOUSE KING
Written by acclaimed puppeteer Noel MacNeal (The Muppets, Bear in the Big Blue House, Sesame Street) and award-winning composer Jim Camacho (The Cavie Islanders & The Troll, The Princess of Vannehooda, Ghost Ship), MOUSE KING presents the story of The Nutcracker as told from the point of view of the mice. A family-friendly holiday musical and Miami, Florida tradition! The Mandelstam Theater Dec 08 - Dec 10 2023 |
PACKRAT
Created by Concrete Temple Theater of New York, NY Set deep in the Sagebrush Desert, PACKRAT is a visually stunning puppet-forward play that contemplates humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Puppetry, projections, and an original score elegantly come together to shape what The New Times called, “a journey of rescue and redemption…Thoroughly mesmerizing … amazingly expressive.” Inspired by the classic adventure novel, “Watership Down,” PACKRAT follows one peculiar rodent on his journey to discover the interconnectedness of life. Playing at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia https://puppet.org/programs/packrat/ |
Up in Arms Puppets Presents: |
WAFFLE AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Up in Arms Puppets presents an all new show just in time for the festive season. "Waffle & Friends Holiday Hoopla" is an engaging, half-hour, Christmas-themed puppet variety show including fun, original skits, original songs, a holiday sing-along and more! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to make cherished memories during the holiday season, this musical variety show is the ultimate festive treat. With a healthy sprinkle of holiday magic, our show promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. You'll hear my revamped lyrics to Waffle's big opening number, as well as the world premiere of my original song - "This Year's Christmas List" closing out this heartwarming show. |
This season at the Aquarium come learn about your favorite ocean animals in SEVEN BRAND NEW shows about wildlife in our very own New York Waters. Count with Clive the Octopus, find out why being Spineless is a great thing with Moonbeam the Jellyfish, help save the seas in "Supershark's Undersea Adventure", and find out how the Ocean is the Heart of our world.
Directed by Kirk Bixby and Bricken Sparacino
Puppet Design and Fabrication by Kirk Bixby (Octopus, Jellyfish) & James Wojtal Jr. (Fish, Sharks, Seaturtle)
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
11:30, 12:00, 12:30,
2:00, 2:30,
3:30, 4:00, 4:30
PERFORMANCE DATES
Opening - June 1
JUNE: Saturdays, Sundays, and Special Events
JULY/AUGUST: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
SEPTEMBER: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Directed by Kirk Bixby and Bricken Sparacino
Puppet Design and Fabrication by Kirk Bixby (Octopus, Jellyfish) & James Wojtal Jr. (Fish, Sharks, Seaturtle)
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
11:30, 12:00, 12:30,
2:00, 2:30,
3:30, 4:00, 4:30
PERFORMANCE DATES
Opening - June 1
JUNE: Saturdays, Sundays, and Special Events
JULY/AUGUST: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
SEPTEMBER: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
sponsored by
weekends at the New York Aquarium
Peter and the Wolf
Organ Day at the Kimmel Center - Philadelphia, PA
Puppet Art Theater Co. will once again bring "Peter and the Wolf" to Philly! World renowned organist Peter Conte will play Prokofiev's "Peter on the Wolf" on the Verizon Hall Pipe Organ while a world class cast of puppeteers bring the story to life.
Staring Scott Hitz, Marc Petrosino, Stacey Gordon and Kirk Bixby.
Directed by Art Grueneberger.
Narrated by Kala Moses Baxter.
Puppets build by Kristen Phillips Gray.
Where: Verizon Hall
When: 11am
The Event is FREE to the public.
Puppet Art Theater Co. will once again bring "Peter and the Wolf" to Philly! World renowned organist Peter Conte will play Prokofiev's "Peter on the Wolf" on the Verizon Hall Pipe Organ while a world class cast of puppeteers bring the story to life.
Staring Scott Hitz, Marc Petrosino, Stacey Gordon and Kirk Bixby.
Directed by Art Grueneberger.
Narrated by Kala Moses Baxter.
Puppets build by Kristen Phillips Gray.
Where: Verizon Hall
When: 11am
The Event is FREE to the public.
"The Fabulous Kirk Bixby...put me in mind of the great silent film comedians...
- DC Theatre Scene
SNEAK PREVIEW!
"So here's the deal..."
This is me:
Actor. Singer. Dancer. Puppeteer.
Clown. Stilt Walker. Fire Spinner. Aerialist
Based in New York City, I have spent my career building a list of skills to express stories as vividly and creatively as possible. Whether it's a Main Stage Musical, Theatre for Young Audiences, or the world of Puppetry, I know I have something to make your next production stand out.
See for yourself! Take a look around. And thanks for stopping by!
This "Jack of All Trades" is ready to get to Work!!! So:
- Take a look around and find whatever skill I've picked up that suits your event and entertainment needs.
- View some pictures in the Gallery or demo videos in the Media room.
- Hire me to help make all your theatrical dreams come true! (Or at least give me the chance to come prove it to you.)
And hey, thanks for checking out my site!
Home in New York City!!!
ReUsable the Musical
role: Swing/SM
Back for a limited run!! This family friendly show plays every Fri-Sun @ the NY Aquarium at Coney Island - now until Labor Day!
Join me this year as I manage the production and swing all of the male puppet tracks. You never know what you'll see me performing!
From the imagination of John Tartaglia and his team at Gables Grove Productions, in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society, we bring you ReUsable the Musical. Join Kazumi, an everyday zoo going girl, on her wild ride across the globe to learn about the 5 R's - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, &...well you'll just have to come see it!
Book & Original Direction - John Tartaglia
Choreography and Assistant Direction - Shannon Lewis
Music - Gary Adler
Research and Development - Bricken Sparacino
Puppets - James Wojtal Jr. & Swazzle
role: Swing/SM
Back for a limited run!! This family friendly show plays every Fri-Sun @ the NY Aquarium at Coney Island - now until Labor Day!
Join me this year as I manage the production and swing all of the male puppet tracks. You never know what you'll see me performing!
From the imagination of John Tartaglia and his team at Gables Grove Productions, in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society, we bring you ReUsable the Musical. Join Kazumi, an everyday zoo going girl, on her wild ride across the globe to learn about the 5 R's - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, &...well you'll just have to come see it!
Book & Original Direction - John Tartaglia
Choreography and Assistant Direction - Shannon Lewis
Music - Gary Adler
Research and Development - Bricken Sparacino
Puppets - James Wojtal Jr. & Swazzle
Scooby Doo Live! Mystery of the Pyramid - International Tour
Officially approved by Warner Bros., I will be voicing the title character of Scooby Doo as well as handling the latest design of his full body costume.
Our first week will be in Cairo, EGYPT!!! I can't wait to be chasing mummies around our stage with the Pyramids right in our backyard.
Cairo Performances are March 3-7.
More details to come as I embark on this adventure. "SCOO-BY DOOBY DOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Officially approved by Warner Bros., I will be voicing the title character of Scooby Doo as well as handling the latest design of his full body costume.
Our first week will be in Cairo, EGYPT!!! I can't wait to be chasing mummies around our stage with the Pyramids right in our backyard.
Cairo Performances are March 3-7.
More details to come as I embark on this adventure. "SCOO-BY DOOBY DOOOOOOOOOOOO!"