Biography
Ric
Morton
has had an extensive theatrical and special
events career that spans many years. He has
produced
fairs, festivals, and concerts including The Free
Summer Theatre Festival Labor Day Music
Festival and Hermosa Beach Jazz Festival.
 Ric
has served as master of ceremonies and activities
organizer for many
special events and participated in all aspects of
theatrical production, including directing
the musicals "Jesus Christ Superstar"
and "The Fantasticks". Ric has also
appeared in the musicals "Lil Abner"
and "Brigadoon". He produced touring
children's theatre works with his own acting
company "Genesis D'arte Theatre
Company".
Ric has been a
professional puppeteer since 1974 and received
training from
Jim Henson Productions. As a puppeteer Ric
performed in the "Muppet Movie",
"MuppetVision 3-D", and "The
Flintstones". Ric has presented puppet shows
at
such diverse locations as; zoos, tourist
attractions, museums, schools, libraries, malls,
theatres, fairs and festivals throughout the
western states.
Ric's life long interest
in magic and science has resulted in his new
productions
"The Great Sardini Comedy Magic Show"
and the "Silly Science Show".
Also, now that he looks
like him Ric is also doing 'Real Bearded Santa'
Julee Morton
has been involved in puppetry since the age of
twelve.
She has a BA in Recreation and an Adult Education
Teaching Credential
in Puppetry, Recreation, and Theatre Arts. Julee
taught puppetry at the
Marianne Frostig Center, Los Angeles City
College, Children's Hospital of Orange County,
the Foundation for the Junior Blind, and Alta
Vista School in Redondo Beach.
She met Ric at a puppeteers convention in 1983.
Julee is keeping busy by making one of a kind
crocheted glass jewelry.
Check out her unique designs at crochetedglass.com
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