• Experienced puppet performer • Experienced puppet builder • Able to work in groups or independently. • Able to envision concepts and structure them into tangible forms. • Able to create original designs or expand upon an existing theme. Credits include: Professional puppeteer, performing original shows for schools, libraries and theaters "Bubble World" pilot, costume and puppet construction, puppeteer, Nickelodeon Productions "The Mousecracker" video, miniature set construction, puppeteer, Roger Mara Productions "Witt & Dillon" promotion, walk-around costume construction, Images in Motion Talents:  Write and perform original puppet shows that entertain children and adults Original design and construction of professional quality puppets Creature Design, Foam Build-up, Costume Design and Construction Strong working knowledge of most common tools of the trade Excellent knowledge of adhesives' properties and their applications Nick Barone was influenced at an early age by Godzilla, Ray Harryhausen and Rankin/Bass. Nick's innovative works reflect his quirky sense of humor. With an attention to detail in his puppets, props and sets along with his uniquely stylized designs, Nick Barone has proved himself to be a very versatile and talented artist. Nick Barone moved from New Jersey to begin his professional puppetry career in Los Angeles and San Diego before moving to Northern California in 1997. He has been performing puppet shows professionally since 1991. He has also taught puppet building workshops to professional puppeteers at National and Regional puppetry festivals. Nick has constructed costumes and puppets for Nickelodeon Productions and constructed miniature sets and performed puppets for "The Mousecracker" video by Snapdragon Video Productions. Nick and his puppets were featured on HGTV’s The Carol Duvall Show and in the San Jose Mercury News. Nick is a member of UNIMA-USA (the US branch of the international puppetry organization) and the San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild. Nick Barone is the current Moving-Mouth Puppet Consultant for Puppeteers of America. Full work history