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My Interview with a Bob Baker Marionette Theater Puppeteer

Alex Evans is a puppeteer with the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a designated Los Angeles Historical-Cultural monument where the puppet shows attract families, couples on dates and various other creative, curious Angelenos. Me:   Okay, I have to start off by saying that I remember my Kindergarten field trip to Bob Baker Marionette Theater in vivid detail, and that was in the early 80's.  A lot of my friends say the same type of thing about the place, yet I get the impression that, while the puppet shows provide special memories for a lot of my people, it's struggling financially.  Is that true? AE:   Ha, that’s great you have such fond memories.  We get that all the time.  Grandparents who came as kids, who brought their kids and are now bringing their grandkids - all with similar vivid, fond memories.  There is a lot of financial struggle; it’s pretty complicated and has been going on for a while.  The bottom line is it’s ...