Ventriloquist Puppets vs Characters

Puppets can be extremely addictive. There are so many different styles and looks, it is too easy to fall in love with them. The problem is, as a ventriloquist, you don't take a puppet on stage - you introduce a character. When a ventriloquist introduces puppets, they tend to be very similar. Different scripts don't equal different personalities.

Characters are very different. They have greater depth and can engage the audience. A character is a well defined personality. It has its own voice, its own mannerisms, its own style. There are a lot of details that go into the creation of a character. They require a lot of thought and planning on the part of the performer.

I have a lot of puppets. I don't use them all because some have not yet become characters. When you see my show, you meet characters that are ready to make you laugh hard.

This summer, I will be introducing a new character to my audiences. Baby Billy is a sweet bundle of joy. Billy will open your eyes to how children pick up the things we try to protect them from. The test audiences have been laughing - and soon, you will be too!