Puppets in Paradise is a 30-minute improv-infused travel comedy show starring Hans, a snarky German puppet, and Jenni, his dysfunctional human co-star. Together, they run from their problems and towards exciting travel destinations. They explore a new city each week through man on the street interviews and sampling local food and nightlife, all while wrestling with non-stop puppet drama in this semi-scripted romp. This pilot episode takes them to Philadelphia where Hans and Jenni sample the local brew-pub scene, checkout the ladies of the Philly Roller Derby, and catch The Dead Milkmen live in concert.
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Meet the cast
Hans
Originally from southern Germany, Hans is as witty as he is mischievous. He is fiercely loyal, quizzical, eccentric and hungry for adventure.
Jenni
The sweet and hilarious BFF of Hans, Jenni is heartbroken, at her wits end and quite possibly in the early stages of a nervous breakdown.
Pinoy Paul
A regional drug kingpin and amateur fashion designer, Pinoy Paul is as terrifying as he is eccentric.
Dandrew
Artist, church sexton, and bass player for The Dead Milkmen.
Evlondo
An intellectual (and actual) giant with a heart of gold. “Here” is where he’s had it up to with Hans chaotic lifestyle and laissez-faire approach to borrowing things from his house without asking.
Mermaid Sally
Part-time aesthetician, and full-time manically cheerful ex-girlfriend of Hans. Her grip on reality is inversely proportional to her willingness to let go of her former flame and “raison d'être.“
Meet the team
Brian P. Duss
Show creator, writer, director…puppet master.
Brian P. Duss is a writer and producer based in Washington, D.C. For almost two decades Brian has been creating images and video content for non-profits like World Vision, Bread for the World, and Sojourners.
Jonny Meyer
Director of photography.
Jonny Meyer is a commercial photographer and cinematographer based in New York City. Jonny is also a FAA licensed aerial photographer.