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The people who build the magic take the stage
A live conversation at Museum of the Moving Image puts the craft behind Jim Henson’s characters in the spotlight this Sunday.
Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria hosts Tough Pigs Podcast Live: Inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. The Redstone Theater program brings together builders and designers for a conversation about making Henson’s characters. Tickets are available through the museum, subject to remaining availability.
There is an appealing reversal here. The faces audiences recognize are the creations; this afternoon gives the makers the room. For anyone interested in design, performance or the peculiar skill of making an object feel alive, that is a compelling way to spend a Sunday.
The announced participants include Rollie Krewson, Melissa Creighton, Bonnie Erickson, Jason Weber, Lara MacLean and Fred Buchholz. The program is part of the museum’s celebration of Henson’s birthday. Expect a live podcast conversation rather than a screening advertised under another name.
The museum lists adult admission to the event at $17.50, with a $1.50 online transaction fee per ticket. Seating is general admission, and tickets must be collected at the admissions desk. Allow time for that step instead of planning an arrival at the exact curtain time.
Our suggestion is to give the conversation the center of the afternoon. Keep lunch uncomplicated, leave some breathing room for travel to Astoria and save the postshow discussion for afterward. A cultural outing does not need a crowded itinerary to feel like an occasion. Check the official event page before leaving for the latest ticket status.