July 22 @ 7pm
https://puppet.org/packages/life-legacy-of-richard-hunt/
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Richard Hunt
Digital Panel Dialogue
Introduced by Jessica Max Stein, writer of Humorous Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography, with Rob Mills (Junior Gorg from Fraggle Rock and Ludo from Labyrinth), Gord Robertson (Pa Gorg from Fraggle Rock and Falkor from The Neverending Story III), and Lawrence Mirkin (Producer, Fraggle Rock and The Jim Henson Hour)
Rejoice the life and legacy of Richard Hunt, the famend Muppeteer identified for performances as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beaker, and lots of extra. Be part of us for a digital dialogue honoring the joyful life and inventive legacy of beloved puppeteer Richard Hunt. This particular occasion will function Jessica Max Stein, writer of Humorous Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography (Rutgers College Press, 2024), in dialog with Rob Mills and Gord Robertson, performers from Fraggle Rock, and Lawrence Mirkin, producer of the sequence.
Identified for his pleasant disposition and infectious humor, Hunt was a cherished member of the Henson group and a key contributor to the spirit of “Affectionate Anarchy” that outlined the Muppets. The night will embrace a studying of choose excerpts from Stein’s biography, adopted by a energetic dialog reflecting on Hunt’s work, character, and enduring impression.
