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» Foote looks to entertain adults as well as kids

Continued from Page 15 dren’s entertainment — a lot of
times there will be two parents in
“I don’t call them puppets, I the audience and one child. So I
call them props with an atti- try to find material that works for
tude,” he said with a laugh. the parents as well … It’s a chal-
Foote, based in Vancouver, lenge I’ve always been up for.”
says his passion for entertaining Foote has enjoyed performing
began in high school. his new song, “Travelin’ Man”
“I always wrote funny little which tests the audience on their
ditties, and I enjoyed … the fact Canadian knowledge.
I could make people laugh,” he “A lot of my songs are very in-
said. teractive with the audience, and
At the age of 20, he left home this one has proven to be really
to explore Australia and New great because we really challenge
Zealand. During his travels, he what you know about your own
developed an interest in pup- country,” he said.
petry and physical comedy Ron Kristjansson, general
through his involvement with a manager of the Provincial Exhi-
travelling theatre troupe in the bition of Manitoba, said they are
Australian state of New South thrilled to welcome Foote to
Wales. Brandon for the first time.
He recorded his first two al- Norman Foote developed an interest in puppetry and physical comedy through his “He’s done a lot of really inter-
bums with Walt Disney involvement with a travelling theatre troupe in Australia. (Submitted) esting pieces,” he said. “He’s
Records, and has been nomi- worked with some of the legends
nated for four Juno Awards. His Foote’s family-oriented shows “I really find ways to make in the entertainment industry in
seventh album, “Love My New are aimed at all ages. He will be things work on different levels for Canada.”
Shirt,” won Best Children’s performing every day during different ages,” he said. “You look
Album at the 2010 Junos. the RMWF. at family entertainment and chil- » Continued on Page 18