![]() Wait … what? Yep! I was seated just one place away from the lovely and talented Debra Freeman Goelz – novelist, Muppet wife, and former VP of finance with the Jim Henson Company. “I’m actually married to Dave,” she added. “No,” she said, “I’m from northern California.” My eyebrows raised. Another lady sat down next to her, and I asked her if she was from the area. I chatted with the lady in the seat next to me. Dad and I took our seats in the third row, and were shortly joined by people on both sides. The theater stage was set up with a black-draped table, two folding chairs, and a large display cabinet also covered with a black drape. ![]() The Henson wing is chock-full of things that are amazing to see in person.īut I digress. If you haven’t been to the Center for Puppetry Arts and you’re on this website, make it a priority. Many attendees visited the museum galleries while waiting for the theater doors to open. ![]() The Center’s staff were helpful and attentive. One fan carried homemade versions of Gonzo, Kermit, and Elmo. A lady who ended up in the seat next to me sported a Bunsen and Beaker shirt with the slogan “Because … science!” Another young lady wore a dress fashioned from Muppet Treasure Island fabric. More than one wore human-sized versions of Gonzo’s chili-pepper shirt. Inside the atrium, attendees milled about, many decked out in Muppet-related finery. As we entered the door, Dad leaned in and said to me,”Everyone is so friendly!” People streamed up the long ramp, smiling and chatting. But from the moment we pulled into the parking lot, this time felt different. Now, I’ve been to the Center for Puppetry Arts a couple of times before. But my dad, who has had a front-row seat to my lifelong Muppet fandom, agreed to go with me. Would it be worth it?īecause of the fairly short notice, my wife couldn’t attend. That means gas, hotel, meals, and using a couple of days of leave from work. Now, I don’t live in or even near Atlanta. When the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta posted a few weeks ago about an event featuring original Muppet performer Dave Goelz on September 6, 2023, it took about two minutes for me to decide to buy a pair of tickets. Thanks for this detailed writeup, Paul! Photo by Leia This report was written by guest contributor Paul Neil.
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