A Conversation with Brian Henson

“A Conversation with Brian Henson” – an in-person conversation with the Emmy-award winning producer, director, and puppeteer known for projects such as Labyrinth, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, Farscape, and many more. Henson will discuss the evolution of The Jim Henson Company’s innovative puppetry in a presentation filled with Henson history, humor, and of course puppets. Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson and Chairman of The Jim Henson Company, gives an inside view of the history, and future, of the unique Henson techniques and styles of puppetry that revolutionized the artform for television and film. Deeply personal and featuring plenty of behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes, this 90-minute presentation includes a look back at the landmark projects from the Company’s throughout the years, including Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Farscape and many more. Henson will also give a live demonstration of the Henson styles of puppetry that revolutionized the artform for television and feature films, and welcome questions from the audience. Film buffs as well as fans of Brian Henson, The Jim Henson Company, and puppetry will not want to miss the special opportunity to see this master of television, film, and puppetry discuss his work.