Ralph Lee

Ralph Lee is an American puppeteer, artist, and theater director. He is best known for his work with the theater company, the Village Puppeteers, and for his contributions to the annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.

Ralph Lee is known for his innovative use of puppetry in theater and his contributions to the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. He has been recognized for his creativity and imagination in creating larger-than-life puppets and costumes.

Ralph Lee began working with puppets in the 1960s. He co-founded the Village Puppeteers theater company in 1962 and has been at the forefront of puppetry art ever since.

The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is an annual event in New York City that takes place on Halloween night. It is a massive parade featuring extravagant costumes, puppets, and performances. Ralph Lee has been the artistic director of the parade since its inception in 1974.

Ralph Lee has received numerous awards for his contributions to puppetry and the arts. He has been honored with the Mayor’s Award for Art and Culture from the City of New York and the Union Internationale de la Marionnette Award, among others. His work has been recognized for its creativity and impact on the art form of puppetry.