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Jon Riddleberger

Puppeteer - Director - Actor - Theater and Film Maker - Teacher

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Bill's in Chicago

Bill got to celebrate in Chicago! We just got back from sharing our kooky show with the audiences of Chicago as a part of The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival .

The audience were warm, the punch was cold and the laughs were many. We really enjoyed our quick trip to Chicago and hope we can share “Bill’s 44th” with them again soon!

Friday 01.28.22
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A weekend of Dinosaurs!

I had a crazy weekend joining the company of Dinosaur World Live to replace members of the cast who were stuck in England due to positive Covid tests.

I learned the show in one day and performed in New Jersey and Maryland with a quick jaunt on a tour bus.

The company was really lovely and welcoming and it was a joy to get back in touch with my dinosaur roots!

Enjoy some clips of me in my whirlwind weekend performing with Dinosaur World Live at the beginning of their U.S. tour

Sunday 01.09.22
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Introducing Tip Toe!

I got to join an incredible crew of puppeteers to introduce Tip Toe the reindeer to the world in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Under the guidance of Phantom Limb we paraded Tip Toe all the way down the parade route and finished with a little performance for the telecast. It was exhausting but fun and here’s hoping we see Tip Toe again next year!

Thursday 11.25.21
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"Clifford the Big Red Dog" interview

Rowan Magee and had a great time chatting with Jake Kring-Schreifels for “The Ringer” about our experience workign on the “Clifford The Big Red Dog” feature film.

Check it out here: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2021/11/15/22783265/clifford-the-big-red-dog-real-stand-ins-interview-cgi

Monday 11.15.21
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Apple TV!

I’ve been hired on a brand new Apple TV show. I can’t say what it is, but we’ll be filming in NYC for the next four months. I’ll be working with a wonderful group of puppeteer friends to puppeteer a whole host of robots.

Can’t wait to tell you al about it!

For now….shhhhhh……..

Monday 11.15.21
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"Clifford The Big Red Dog" opens in theaters!

After a year long delay it’s here! “Clifford The Big Red Dog” can be seen in theaters and on Paramount+

It’s so fun to finally see the finished product. If you’ve got kids…..bring em to the theater!

Wednesday 11.10.21
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Ulisse in Luxembourg

We just keep traveling with this one! After two years of cancelled gigs I took my first international trip to Luxembourg to perform with Handspring Puppet Company in “Il Ritorno D’Ulisse”

What fun to explore this beautiful town and once again reunite with this company.

Sunday 11.07.21
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Astoria Film Festival Winner!

I’ve had a great time this weekend at my neightborhood film festival: The Astoria Film Festival.

Both my films from the past year (“The Clap” and “The Memory Trade”) were screening and what a joy it was to share them!

And to top it all off, “The Memory Trade” won for “Best Animated Film”

Monday 10.04.21
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Being Butterflies in Brooklyn

I was a butterfly for the Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s Annual Gala.

It was a pleasure flyign in and out of guests as they shmoozed and drank fancy cocktails!

Tuesday 09.14.21
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Indie Street Film Festival

“The Memory Trade” had it’s New Jersey premiere at The Indie Street Film Festival!

It was a blast to head to my home state to see the film on the big screen for the first time. The other films were really wonderful and I was very happy with how my film translated!

Thanks to the festival organizers for such a good time!

Saturday 09.11.21
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