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Puppeteer Stacey Gordon, aka Staceyrebecca, started making puppets with her church youth group as a kid. It wasn’t until after college that Stacey saw an adult puppet slam performed by Preston Foerder at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater and she decided to pursue puppetry.
Adult puppet shows are meant to bring humor to topics that most would consider taboo. Stacey’s quick wit and edgy sense of humor were a perfect match for this unusual performance medium. She makes her own moving mouth puppets, which can take anywhere from twenty to forty hours each. However, Stacey makes finger puppets for instant gratification, mostly anthropomorphizing food that she like to eat. Stacey says shes going to keep making handmade puppets until her hands won’t allow her to anymore. Whether she’s performing adult slams or doing improvisational pieces at local schools, she will continue to perform with her creations.
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Sign in to add your ownmaiziedesigns says:
What an awesome blog entry. Thanks so much for sharing. Great shop too!
3 years ago
Mattamorphis says:
Those are amazing. I love puppets. I mean you doesnt right. -Matt
3 years ago
AlloverArt says:
How fun!! What fantastic work!
3 years ago
julieincharge says:
Excellent video! I loved getting a glimpse into staceyrebecca's process.
3 years ago
Vanessa says:
By the way, anyone is free to embed this video on their blogs (hint, hint). I just wanna see Staceyrebecca and these cute puppets all around the internets!
3 years ago
uncharted says:
I love the lady fish!
3 years ago
WoollyWonka says:
Thanks for letting us glimpse into the process!
3 years ago
Zooguu says:
Yaaaaaaay, Stacey!
3 years ago
FancifulForm says:
YAY STACEY!!! WOOO! ^.^
3 years ago
VintageEye says:
Charlie the Sandwich...I love him! He looks good enough to eat!
3 years ago
shoofly says:
Awesome, yay Stacey! ps...happy birthday! :)
3 years ago
raisinlike says:
Oh, how wonderful to see Stacy at her home ground, and meet a side of her work I have never seen. You truly are remarkable, yay you!!!
3 years ago
mermaidclaire says:
That was awesome!!! Yay for Staceyrebecca! She was one of the first people to reach out to me when I joined Etsy a couple of years ago. As a fellow puppet person I totally understand and am inspired by her enthusiasm and love for the artform. Love those naughty piggies too!
3 years ago
katiearms says:
Awesome video, Tara! That opening sequence is so funny. Stacey is great!
3 years ago
alwaysadorable says:
Woo Hoo! Go Stacey! :)
3 years ago
laraandmedolls says:
WAY TO GOO Stacey!!! :o) What a nice Birth day gift :) Happy Birtdayyy!!!! :o) :o)
3 years ago
FrucciDesign says:
great video Stacy you're fantastic!!
3 years ago
froggyfibers says:
Congratulations Stacey! (and Happy Birthday too!) Your the greatest puppeteer I know.
3 years ago
SugarPoppyJewelry says:
That was great! Thanks for sharing Stacey Rebecca!!!
3 years ago
PipingHotPapers says:
Wonderful video and story!!
3 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
These are so fun! Love the green monster!
3 years ago
pamelam says:
Fun, entertaining video- thanks Stacey!
3 years ago
Zadyball says:
stacey rocks! so fun!
3 years ago
sseloske says:
"....purdy mouth." HAHAHA! Love it.
3 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Sooo cute!!
3 years ago
weirdwolf says:
Stacey Happy Birthday! What a blast shooting this video. And wow, who knew an adult puppet slam would be so hilarious and raunchy?!
3 years ago
loremandipsum says:
love your work! thanks for sharing your story!
3 years ago
BlackStar says:
xoxo staceyrebecca!
3 years ago
bellasparty says:
Great video! Awesome puppets!
3 years ago
mullishmuse says:
staceyrebbeca and her finger puppets ROCK HARD CORE!!!
3 years ago
abitabite says:
Firstly... Where the heck is my cake and ice cream. I was PROMISED cake and ice cream. WTF StaceyRebecca! 2nd, you look exactly the same as when you were a kid! No wonder people ask if your in high school before they ask if they can see your boobs! 3rd, Still lovin' Mrs Wolf. Salsa hats are better though. 4th - HI MACK!
3 years ago
eddyizm says:
very cool !
3 years ago
hoganfe says:
VERY cute!
3 years ago
adam says:
awesomeawesomeawesome!
3 years ago
bugbitesplayfood says:
Brilliant! thanks for sharing your wacky puppets!
3 years ago
loopyboopy says:
loved it!! Puppets are cool
3 years ago
missbatch says:
So much fun! I just watched this twice. Stacey, your love for your craft really shows. When I wasn't laughing, I was very inspired.
3 years ago
staceyrebecca says:
YAY Thank you everyone! I feel so special today! Seriously how awesome that this came out on my birthday!!?? Best Birthday Gift. EVER. (And I've received some pretty rad stuff) Tara--wow, you're amazing. You just are. I think someone should do a handmade portrait about YOU. abitabite--suck it! Er...something like that. cake isn't until tonight. I'll send your hellos onto Mack (My Puppeteer Cohort if you're not in the know) YAY! *JAZZ HANDS!*
3 years ago
ScottieinaCanoe says:
SO MUCH FUN!! I am in Love with the puppets!!!
3 years ago
Waterrose says:
Oh Stacy...what a great video and it's so good to "see" you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
3 years ago
kinderflufftoys says:
way to go!!!! its so cool to see this! remember?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIkqEF2Mvc8
3 years ago
LittlePies says:
I am so happy to see such an amazing artist's process shared, but even happier to call this artist my friend. Happy Birthday Stacey!!!!
3 years ago
dragonhouseofyuen says:
a puppet 'slam' - I Must be behind the times...
3 years ago
underroos says:
Stacey, this is so crazy great I can't stop watching it. You put the sizzle in fo' shizzle. Happy birthday, lady, and congratulations on being completely awesome.
3 years ago
sandali says:
Wow -- it looks like so much fun !! Extreme fun filled happy days ;)
3 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
Fabulous!
3 years ago
ivaart says:
You are just too awesome StaceyRebecca!!!
3 years ago
dreamitloveit says:
What a great video Stacey! Keep up the great work, one day I will have to go see one of your Puppet slams....
3 years ago
elpycloset says:
yay, stacey! that's so cool. i love it...happy birthday, lady!
3 years ago
busterandboo says:
staceyrebecca (hi neighbor) makes the bestest puppets ever. I haven't bought one yet, because I'm worried I might eat it.
3 years ago
ArtMind says:
YaY! I wonder how can one NOT love Stacey? :) Thanks for sharing!
3 years ago
vivilian says:
so cool ... love it
3 years ago
Signs says:
Where do I know you from? hmmm Etsy chat yeah! This was fun to watch and funny! Congrats on the feature!
3 years ago
EpicBones says:
amazing! love the puppets!!
3 years ago
thelittlereddoor says:
staceyrebecca rules the school :)
3 years ago
Vanessa says:
Tara shoulda used "dueling banjos" as the soundtrack LOL
3 years ago
Lunatiger says:
that's so awesome...*sniff* I wish I had that kind of job...
3 years ago
ThreeFive18 says:
that was a great video!!!! lovely stuff!!!! :) :)
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Wow! Demofia's puppet sure is creepy....cool!
3 years ago
FAWNs says:
Great! Love them!
3 years ago
he1ena says:
Wow that is really great, a-mazing work! Every show must be hilarious! I love how your craft cultivates other things in. Great talent.
3 years ago
robayre says:
I love this series so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing.
3 years ago
Nishale says:
I enjoied so much this video! stacy you are lovely! I love SHRONA-raisinlike too!!!!!
3 years ago
difart says:
Nice!!
3 years ago
staceyrebecca says:
(Nishale, I also love Sharona!)
3 years ago
pollywogpouch says:
Just wanted to add that in addition to fab puppet skills, staceyrebecca is also a thoughtful, giving, and extremely helpful Etsy mentor. She offered me some site feedback last year that majorly improved my shop and lead to more sales. I'm so glad that she's getting the mad props she deserves!
3 years ago
StudioCherie says:
So personal and sweet, what a lovely video.
3 years ago
Blakenetizen says:
Hurray for out etsy chat room buddy Stacey Rebecca!
3 years ago
topsyturvydesign says:
OMG OMG OMG!!!!!! This is such a FAB portrait! PUPPETS ROCK & so do Stacy & Tara!
3 years ago
wendybirde says:
I love these Handmade Portraits! I much prefer watching a video of the actual person than just reading an article about them. Her puppets are amazing!
3 years ago
picalina says:
Stacey you rock, I am really impressed with your talent and your little people, keep up the good work.
3 years ago
imyourpresent says:
awesome video! not that he upstages you or anything, but the kitty your holding when you where little is the cutest kitty i have ever seen in my LIFE
3 years ago
staceyrebecca says:
imyourpresent, my cat just had a kitten that looks *exactly* like that one. I'm trying to get my son to hold it in the same rocking chair! (he's about the same age I was then)
2 years ago
sleepyking says:
yay staceyrebecca :D awesome work.
2 years ago
eyelasssh says:
very cool! preston foerder was my psychology professor at hunter college.
2 years ago