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A maker with an equal love for art and science
Colin was often “the inventor on the crew” for important build projects. He specializes in mechanisms, structures and ergonomics. Optimizing movement, durability, safety and comfort in puppets and complex costumes are his forte. He is no less an expressive sculptor and a versatile craftsman. Metal, wood, plastic, foam, fabric, and glue are all family to this artisan.
GÉMEAU — best creation costume (variety) nomination: Masked Signer Québec (2023)
GÉMEAU — best comedy: Audrey est Revenue, Pixcom (2021)
DORA AWARD—outstanding touring production: Storyville Mosquito, Kid Koala (2023)
SPECIAL AWARD—research in shadow and paper theatre: Off the Beaten Path, Ombres Folles, Subotica International Festival of Children's Theatre, Serbia (2016)
FAR AWARD—for his Mechanical Puppet Duel game during OUF! Casteliers, Canada (2023)
2024
Cirque du Soleil
Mech specialist and puppet builder for a bespoke Cirque du Soleil show created for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Wedding. Designs by Patrick Martel. Watch.
2021-2024
Masked Signer Quebec
Multiple seasons
Mask and costume maker for Quebec's franchise of the international success show. Four years in a row. Mech and structure workshop leader in 2023. Structures, ergonomics and mechanism specialist.
2018-2024
Monlove
Scooby Doo!, Snoopy & The Peanuts, and The Nut Job Live Shows
Puppet builder on many iconic musical productions by Monlove. Also regular tester and tryouts performer. Including All Systems are go! a collaboration with the NASA's visitor center featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts.
2021
Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur
Victor et le cadeau des songes
Giant puppet builder, structure and mech specialist.
2019
Kid Koala
The Storyville Mosquito
Puppets and props builder. Miniature scale puppets for camera work on stage. Also still touring this show around the world as a performer to this date.