Puppets on Etsy!

I just added a few new puppets to Etsy!

 

Penny Day!

 Penny.

Happy birthday Penny!

I don't actually know when your birthday is. So I choose today. It was the Saturday before Thanksgiving in 2014 you chose me at the Humane Society in Newington. They said you were around four years old. So, I decided that the Saturday before Thanksgiving will be your day, no matter what the date is.

I'm thankful for you, you crazy turkey.

Just good times...

 

Puppets, and puppet stuff coming back soon. I swear.

Happy Halloween

 

Devil's Night

"If I could keep my mouth shut..."

Elmwood is now on Patreon!

You asked us - so we did it! Elmwood is now on Patreon!

 Click HERE to join NOW!

Monthly exclusive videos and premieres!  And more!

Look for a cooler and bigger announcement soon! 

 

Blast from the past...

 

This was sent to my inbox this morning.  I have never seen this.  Actually, still haven't watched it.  Watching old interviews feels odd and weird. 
This was from summer(?) 2014. I was asked to quest on a local colleges TV show about film and film making. I honestly thought it was never aired/released!
If the video doesn't work, click HERE for it!

We were working on HEAD a the time!  I really just remember it was a hot hot hot day, haha... 

Puppets... Coming... Soon... Ish...

 I said a few months back I was going to get back to sharing new puppets every Saturday in October.

Well, I lied.  Haha...

Gonna start after the first of the year.  Lot's of fun happening right now at the Elmwood studio and I wanna hold off until we hit a new year to catch up on the puppets!

In the meantime, here's some sneak peek behind the scenes pictures of some of what we're up to!

TOMORROW NITE!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Click HERE for tickets! "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance as well from Robert C. Fullerton! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). 

HOLY CRAP! This Friday! The last public screening of "Bernice, Too"!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Click HERE for tickets! "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance as well from Robert C. Fullerton! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only).  

"BERNICE, TOO"! One Last Screening! 10/13/23 in West Hartford CT, tickets on sale now!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Limited seating available! Get your tickets here: EVENTBRITE "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. $8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only).

30 years later...

1971-1993

Not a day passes that I don't think about you.

Miss you every day.

Grateful for the 18 years I got to hang with you. 

 

"BERNICE, TOO"! One Last Screening! 10/13/23 in West Hartford CT, tickets on sale now!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Limited seating available! Get your tickets here: EVENTBRITE "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). 

Mike and Rick invite you to the "Bernice, Too" Screening 10/13 in West Hartford CT

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs.

Limited seating available! Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

"Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words.

We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance

from Robert C. Fullerton.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15.

Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie.

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

 

https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions 

Ricky Blue Suit Approves of "Bernice, Too" Screening 10/13 in West Hartford CT

 Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs.

Limited seating available! Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

"Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words.

We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15.

Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie.

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions 

Jon Says Be There at the "Bernice, Too" Screening 10/13 in West Hartford CT

 Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023!

Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs.

Limited seating available! Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

"Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words.

We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15.

Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie.

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847

https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions

Rick and Mike Know What's Hot - "Bernice, Too" Screening 10/13 in West Hartford CT

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Limited seating available! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847 "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. $8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bernice-too-film-screening-in-elmwood-tickets-653848627847 https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions

Power... Fantastic.

Music matters. Music heals.

30 years ago, this past week Meat Loaf released "Bat Out of Hell 2", it was the last album my brother ever bought. It came out the same day that Prince released the "Hits/The B-Sides". I bought that the same day. We spent that day cranking all four of those CDs.

Meat Loaf and Prince, and unlikely combination.

My brother died a couple weeks later.

And those releases, those CDs, were part of my healing.

30 years later I get nostalgic about that healing. And realize I'm still healing.

Love to all my friends. All my family. Love to all who open their hearts and minds to the power of music. 

And I still own those CDs.  

So should you.

Johnnie Sojive Sez: Come See "Bernice, Too" October 13th!

 

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Limited seating available! Get your tickets BY CLICKING HERE!

"Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance from Robert C. Fullerton. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). 

ONE MONTH AWAY!

DO YOU HAVE TICKETS YET???

The "Bernice, Too" Final Screening! In Elmwood, CT! is ONE MONTH AWAY!

Get tickets now HERE!

A Month Away? Got tickets yet?

 

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Click HERE for tickets! "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance as well from Robert C. Fullerton! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). 

Tickets are limited! "Bernice, Too" in Elmwood on 10/13/23!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Click HERE for tickets! "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance as well from Robert C. Fullerton! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only). 

Summer's not over yet!

  21 years ago, this week I moved back to Connecticut from a year and a half in Brandon, Florida.

Every year as summer ends, I think about that time.  And I'm always glad I came back. Until it snows of course. I hate the fucking snow.  But anyway...

And as the summer ends I also find my mind moving towards my brother who died just as summer was ending in 1993.  Next month it'll be 30 years since he died.

How did 30 years pass so quick?

Which means it's 23 years since my mom died. Almost on the anniversary of my brother's death.

How did this time pass?

1978

I don't feel old.  I don't believe in "the good ol' days". 
Every day is what you make of it.  The good ol' days are every yesterday. 
Not just memories from decades past.

Life has been good. 
I'm glad it's been weird too.

And if you're in: Let's make it even weirder.

Mondays for the Mind: The Puppet Master of Elmwood w/ Jon Bristol

 In case you missed it!

Check out my appearance guesting on Chase and Shep's show "Mondays for the Mind"

Check out all things Chase & Shep HERE

And subscribe to them on YouTube HERE!

I had a blast...  These guys are great!

Tonite on Chase & Shep!

Tonite at 6PM!

Tune into Mondays for the Mind with Chase & Shep on YouTube!

I'm going to be guest! Chatting about HEAD and all things Elmwood Productions!

https://www.youtube.com/@ChaseAndShep/featured 

"You used to be a little crazy now there’s so much more"

 

Tonite!

"Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023!

Join Elmwood Productions in Elmwood! One last public screening of "Bernice, Too" is coming October 13, 2023! Two men. One wheelchair. And a day in their lives... The world is a wonderful and strange place. Let's spend some time in theirs. Click HERE for tickets! "Bernice, Too" is a music infused experimental sketch comedy, starring a cast of puppets, in a world of our creation. Nothing too deep. But, maybe just deep enough. Rated PG-13 for cartoonish violence and a couple colorful words. We'll be joined by comedian Rich "The Claw" Cyr as the nights host, and a musical performance as well from Robert C. Fullerton! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Rich "The Claw" Cyr hosts at 7:00 PM introducing the music performance starting at 7:15. Film starts at 8:00 PM, with a Q& A from the cast and crew to follow the movie. 

$8.00 in advance on Eventbrite. $10.00 at the door (cash only) 

Behind the Mask - Opens This Friday

Behind the Mask - Finding Art Through Trauma Exhibit - Opening Reception | Facebook 

Mike Finland and I have been working on a piece of art for a decade off and on... It's a piece of who we were and are... The final version of this piece will be a part of this upcoming exhibit. Come meet "Lisa" for yourself 8/12.

More info HERE

Should be some very interesting art at this. And we're excited to be included.

See ya at the opening!