All about Sam
Technical Director, Driver, Puppeteer, Bookkeeper, Set Builder, Roadie...
Sam has been full-time with the company since 2001. He describes his job as, "I drive the truck and carry things," but his role is so much bigger than that. In addition to his masterful driving and carrying skills, Sam remains the brains of the operation, keeping the books, maintaining the technical equipment, and continuing his work on creating the world's largest ball of gaffer's tape. He developed a push button cuing system for the sound system, allowing performers to seamlessly cue their own music during a show. As if that weren't enough, Sam began to take on performing roles in 2005. He now performs in both African Trickster Tales and The Little "Bread" Hen.
A professional auto mechanic of 18 years, Sam maintains the vehicles and brings a knowledge and love of power toys, er, tools, to the company. He thoroughly enjoys the new touring vehicle: a shiny, white Dodge 2500 pick-up truck, christened Bruce, which pulls a trailer for the puppets. (He also loves the new ramp in the trailer!)
