Nina Conti and her monkey Monk are quite the duo. He is simply created but has a large personality that I was instantly drawn into. She passes control to him as he hypnotizes her and puts on quite the show. And, the voice he/she has ain’t bad either. Take 4 minutes and check out the video. Consider sharing with your students!
This 12 year old Darci Lynne performed on America’s Got Talent and wowed the audience AND the judges. Her proud family watches from backstage and the audience. Darci worked for 2 years after being given her first doll, a bunny, Petunia, on her 10th birthday. She was a shy child and has found her voice that comes through her puppets (with her mouth closed). She wants to help keep ventriloquism alive since it is no longer common. She has a wonderful voice and manipulates and interacts with the the puppets incredibly well also! Amazing! Two Youtube videos below – others on the internet.
Do you have any students who might benefit from considering ventriloquism or from viewing these videos? I encourage you to share with others!
Argy Nestor
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