Gay Igloo Recipient (January 2009)
A native son of Lethbridge, Alberta (June 10, 1957) Ronnie Burkett is a Canadian and world famous puppeteer best known for his full scale theatrical productions for adults performed by marionettes. Burkett writes his own scripts. Appearing onstage throughout each performance, he manipulates and is the voice of every character, from newborn ducks to dying mothers, Christ and Satan and everything in between. His shows explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human, hurt, hungry; an artist, a child, a lover. He has earned the respect of the international theater community.
A native son of Lethbridge, Alberta (June 10, 1957) Ronnie Burkett is a Canadian and world famous puppeteer best known for his full scale theatrical productions for adults performed by marionettes. Burkett writes his own scripts. Appearing onstage throughout each performance, he manipulates and is the voice of every character, from newborn ducks to dying mothers, Christ and Satan and everything in between. His shows explore the full spectrum of what it means to be human, hurt, hungry; an artist, a child, a lover. He has earned the respect of the international theater community.
Awards:
1979 - Emmy for Cinderrabbit on PBS
1994 - 2 Dora Awards for Tinka's New Dress
1994 - 4 Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards for Tinka's New Dress
1994 - Special Citation - Obie Awards for Tinka's New Dress
1996 - Chalmers Award for Old Friends
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