Talon Schultz
Hastings,Michigan
Summary
Skilled and energetic puppet manipulator and constructor with five semesters of college experience. Proficient at acting and voice acting. Adaptable for many different audience sizes and performance length. Quick Leaner and skilled in working with foam, fleece, and other puppet making materials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Puppeteer/Puppet Constructor
West Virginia University School of Theatre
Morgantown , WV
08.2021 - Current
- Performed puppet shows at schools, libraries, parties, and other venues.
- Manipulated various styles of puppets including hand and rod, Marionette, shadow, object, and Bunrak-style puppets.
- Created scripts, characters, and storylines for puppet shows.
- Constructed Puppets of various styles, sets, and costumes to be used in performances.
Puppeteer/Puppet Wrangler
West Virginia Public Theatre
Morgantown , WV
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Puppeteered Aslan in Narnia: the Musical.
- Worked with a team of three people to bring life to the puppet.
- Wrangled and maintained the puppet during rehearsals and show run to keep it in pristine condition.
Volunteer
Camp Michawana
Hastings , Michigan
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized a theatre and puppet manipulation workshop.
- wrote short skits for performance
- helped children aged 8-14 learn the basics of acting and puppetry
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc
Homer , AK
06.2015 - 04.2021
- Used storytelling skills to teach children ages 8-13
- Wrote and performed puppet plays
- organized a puppetry and storytelling workshop for teenagers ages 13-17
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Puppetry
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2025
Skills
- Project Organization
- Script Writing
- Character Development
- Puppet Construction
- Puppet Manipulation
- Sewing
- Stage Performance
Timeline
Puppeteer/Puppet Wrangler
West Virginia Public Theatre
11.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Camp Michawana
07.2023 - 08.2023
Puppeteer/Puppet Constructor
West Virginia University School of Theatre
08.2021 - Current
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc
06.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Puppetry
West Virginia University
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