#jimkroupa

[mitchellkriegman]

Most people who know Tutter the little blue mouse who lives in the mouse hole in the kitchen with full plumbing and spacious living room, don’t realize that after years hanging out with Bear he ventured out on his own eventually ending up in the far east at a distant Chan Buddhist temple in Henan Province studying the Shaolin wushu arts. There he unexpectedly became friends with the legendary Neko who tutored him and eventually introduced him to the Hong Kong movie industry. Tutter is the little known choreographer of many Kung Fu films. But he grew tired and frustrated eating with chopsticks and returned to the Big Blue House where Bear was waiting. Together they sit in the Bear Swing in the living room snuggling and reminiscing. Learn so much more about Tutter in just 4 days when Near and Tutter will be on Disney + #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #kungfu #neko #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #tutter #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjv73pIpM64/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[leahnolbrich]

Dolly Farton will beat you in a staring contest. From Jim Krupa's mechs workshop at the O'Neill Puppetry Conference. Photos by Erik Kuska. #jimkroupa #mechanisms #puppetmechs #glovepuppet #puppetry #oneillpuppetryconference #oneilltheatercenter #poopjoke #notmyidea

[monkeyboysproductions]

Late night mech making #puppets #mechanism #eyeblink #jimkroupa #pulley #spring #wip #mockup (at Monkey Boys Productions) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyxLlChqWo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m95idhy665rc

[mitchellkriegman]

Most people know that Bear lives in the Big Blue House with - Pip and Pop, Ojo, Tutter and Treelo - and other little creatures. But many people don’t know that there are other larger creatures in the Big Blue House too. They live beneath the floor (a bit creepy I know). Now and again you might see traces of them especially when big things are happening. They also had interesting names - Peter, Tyler, Vicki, Kroupa, Jacobsen, and even Bear was known to hang out with a guy named Noel (something about Christmas I think). Fortunately they let all the little guys do the talking and you can see for yourself when Near in the Big Blue House comes to Disney + in a few days. So get ready to be sniffed, to sing, and dance the cha cha cha! #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjk6tHuMnRw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mitchellkriegman]

More unsung heroes and contributors to Bear in the Big Blue House. Absolutely none more important than Bennie Kombol he’s the guy in the middle between me and Bear and Doc Hogg during a very tense stand-off on the set. It’s no small secret regarding the situation with Doc Hogg and Bear. Doc had a few quirks that sometimes created on set chaos. He had this habit of finishing everyone’s sentences that on occasion created some frustration. Bennie had a preternatural calming, even soporific, presence that was just one of the great contributions he made to the production. Fortunately Bennie went on to create his own meditation technique and went on to make millions. #benniekombol #puppetheap #paulandrejco #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen #taraboathmooney #dochogg https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1J1GMp0z-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mitchellkriegman]

Here is the set design for Bear. Including the late otter pond add on. Cabot MacMullen was another crucial creative on Bear. His design for the Big Blue House was essential - the house was considered another character by kids who watched - without Cabot we wouldn’t have had Luna and Bear’s chats and song. If you look him up you’ll see he has also designed some of the most famous series on television improved photo courtesy Noel MacNeal. #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen #taraboathmooney #cabotmacmullen https://www.instagram.com/p/CjywuVnp4c1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mitchellkriegman]

Here is the set design for Bear. Including the late otter pond add on. Cabot MacMullen was another crucial creative on Bear. His design for the Big Blue House was essential - the house was considered another character by kids who watched - without Cabot we wouldn’t have had Luna and Bear’s chats and song. If you look him up you’ll see he has also designed some of the most famous series on television. #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen #taraboathmooney #cabotmacmullen https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOxR8uXXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mitchellkriegman]

There are many unsung heroes and creative contributors to Bear in the Big Blue House none more important than Paul Andrejco. He designed all the characters for Bear. Before Bear no one thought a walk around could be expressive and warm and talk into the camera and make meaningful eye contact. Of course it took Noel MacNeal to make his design come to life. And Bear is just one of his design innovations. Look up his company Puppetheap for more. #puppetheap #paulandrejco #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus #ericjacobsen #taraboathmooney https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxNvRKuJQ-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mitchellkriegman]

Oh hi! It’s you! The ten day countdown begins. Sniff sniff sniff get ready to be sniffed. Do you have dancing shoes? You may want to get them out and brush up in your cha cha cha! #bigbluehouse #bear #disney #tv #preschool #luna #disneyplus @peterlinz @noelmacmeal #chachacha #dancingshoes @tylerthebunch #jimhenson #jimkroupa #puppetheap #paulandrejco #peterlurye #brianwoodbury #disneyplus https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjhu4_3OvY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=