Puppeteer Recognition
Update: To everyone I am so sorry- I’ve been getting feedback that when you sign the petition that the site then asks for a donation towards their site. When I heard this I immediately emailed the website and stated that I want the account taken off and that it cheapens what I was trying to accomplish- I also deleted all the signatures from those who had signed the petition, but will write a personal apology to you. I really had good intentions when starting this petition and felt that it probably wouldn’t make an impact but there is no harm in trying. If you know of a legitimate petition site, I would be glad to post it once more. Sorry again.
Tom Stewart
Whilst watching Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back and listening to the commentary; George Lucas stated he tried to get Frank Oz recognized for his role as Yoda as Best Supporting Actor in the Academy Awards that year but was denied. My question is if puppeteers are not classified as actors, then why are they required to join the actors unions to perform? I will start a petition to submit to the Academy. I know that it maybe a long shot, but there’s no harm in trying. Please sign (and ask your friends to sign) the petition so puppeteers can be recognized in the Oscars.
