Stacey Gordon Explained

Stacey Gordon
Occupation:Puppeteer
Yearsactive:2014–present

Stacey Gordon is an American puppeteer from Arizona who is best known for portraying Julia, a four-year-old female Muppet with autism, on the children's television series Sesame Street.[1] [2] [3] Gordon previously worked as a therapist for children with autism. Her son has autism, and her experiences inform her portrayal of Julia. Gordon uses knowledge from her experiences with autistic children in portraying Julia. Gordon began puppeteering while in high school. She also performs with the Great Arizona Puppet Theater,[4] and is part of an improv duo.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Stacey Gordon, the Phoenix mom who plays 'Sesame Street's' first character with autism . Lengel . Kerry . March 24, 2017 . The Arizona Republic . June 20, 2017 .
  2. Web site: Meet Stacey Gordon, the Phoenix mom who plays 'Sesame Street's' first character with autism . March 24, 2017 . CBC radio . June 20, 2017 .
  3. Web site: New autistic muppet, Julia, moving on to 'Sesame Street' . MOORE . FRAZIER . March 26, 2017 . The Columbian . June 20, 2017 .
  4. Web site: Meet Julia: Sesame Street's First Muppet with Autism — and the Brilliant Puppeteer Behind the Character . Minutaglio . Rose . March 20, 2017 . People . June 20, 2017 .

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