Stefano Brancato Puppetry and Theater Making

“Icarus” Created by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush.

Bull Puppet Design: Michael Bush. Puppet Direction: Stefano Brancato

Welcome to the magical world of Stefano Brancato’s Artistry!

My work uses visual elements such as puppetry, masks and objects to bring stories to life.

I’m an experienced and passionate director, designer and puppet fabricator. My work has been seen on broadway, off broadway, at regional theaters and internationally. I’ve also made puppets for parades, cruises and zoos. I’ve worked at the Jim Henson Creature Shop, making puppets and props for SESAME STREET and other projects. I’ve been the recipient of many grants and scholarships to develop my original, full stage shows featuring puppets and actors.

Portfolio Below…

The photo below are an array of projects I’ve worked on representing my design, performance and directorial work. For specific credits please ask. Some images depict puppets designed by others. For these images, I was a puppeteers, puppet director or fellow collaborator.

"Icarus" Created by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush.
Puppet Design: Michael Bush.
Direction: Stefano Brancato — "Icarus" Created by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush. Puppet Design: Michael Bush. Direction: Stefano Brancato

"Icarus" Created by Stefano Brancato and Michal Bush. Puppet Design: Michael Bush. Direction Stefano Brancato

"El Gato Con Botas"; Lead Puppeteer and Rehearsal Director: Stefano Brancato. Puppets by Blind Summit

"Hood", Associate Puppet Design and Direction: Stefano Brancato. Lead Designer Director: James Ortiz

Puppets Design: Puppet Kitchen. Fabrication and Project Manger: Stefano Brancato

"Other World"; Puppet Design: AchesonWalsh Studios. Puppet Choreographer: Stefano Brancato