LANCE WOOLEN

has been a puppeteer and technical director at Tears of Joy theatre where he gained knowledge and experience which benefits every production he is involved with. He enjoys creating animatures and mechanisms for various styles of puppetry. He has studied under Jan Wilkowski of Poland, Joseph Krofter of the Czech Republic and fifth generation master puppeteer of China, Yang Feng. He is proficient with manipulation and character voices both recorded and live. He is currently employed with Will Vinton. In edition to his 15 years of professional experience, he also serves as president of the local puppetry guild and will manage a stage for the 1999 National Puppetry Festival in Seattle.