CMA Connect: Inside the Big Blue House with Noel MacNeal

Join us for a special CMA Connect with puppeteer, performer, and creative force Noel MacNeal, best known as the voice, puppeteer, and creative behind Bear in the Big Blue House.

Noel will give us a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming exhibit at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, sharing stories from his career, the art and craft of puppetry, and what went into bringing this special exhibition to life.

We’ll also open it up for a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask Noel about Big Blue House, puppetry, his creative process, and everything in between.

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Noel MacNeal is an Emmy-nominated puppeteer, actor, writer, director, and producer best known for his work bringing beloved characters to life on television. He is widely recognized for his role as Bear on Bear in the Big Blue House, as well as his work on Sesame Street, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, and other acclaimed children’s and family programs.

A lifelong advocate for the art of puppetry, Noel has worked across television, film, theater, and live entertainment, collaborating with some of the most respected creators and performers in the industry. His work has helped introduce generations of audiences to the creativity, craft, and storytelling power of puppetry.

For CMA Connect, Noel will share insights from his career, the evolution of puppetry in entertainment, and the creative process behind some of his most memorable characters and productions.