Viva Vulture

Making animals that create happiness :o)
Puppet maker, performer, artist, and friend to all rats.

HOME OF THE ONLY RAT-APPROVED PUPPETS!!!

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Many make or perform rat puppets. But these are the only puppets that have been RAT-APPROVED!!!

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Rodents have dexterous hands and an eye for detail. Their approval means QUALITY!!!

Past Work

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Armadillo puppets (2024, 2019) being performed at the AC Puppet Slam 2024

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Colby and Jay (sewn hand puppets, 2024)

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Cleo Calico (foam, fur, fleece, hand and rod puppet, featuring two bodies with and without legs, 2020)

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Wendy Wags (foam, fur, fleece, hand and rod puppet, featuring two bodies with and without legs, 2020)

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Wendy and Cleo (before final touches, to show off their legs)

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Photo of cardboard puppets
Photo of cardboard puppets
Photo of cardboard puppets

Javelina and Coyotes (cardboard toy theater, scene from “The Three Little Javelinas” 2019)

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Sal (paper sculpture and mixed media marionette, 2019)

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Mitzy (mouse witch rod puppet, Fettig control, 2019)

Quality Control Process

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Vanny, blind, takes in the aura of this puppet to make sure he passes the vibe check