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An Exclusive Reunion & Unveiling

For the first time in nearly 40 years, one of the most unforgettable characters from  Pee-wee’s Playhouse  returns. Join special guests Alison Mork, Kevin Carlson, and Christine Papalexis for an unforgettable evening celebrating the  first public unveiling of the original Season One Globey  puppet, newly conserved and now part of the Center’s permanent collection.  

For fans who grew up watching the Playhouse, Globey wasn’t just a puppet—he was a friend. This event marks the first opportunity in decades to see the original, season one puppet again, reunited with the artists who brought him to life.  

Yes. This is really happening.  

A Rare Playhouse Party — East Coast Edition 
While West Coast reunions have happened recently, this is the first event of its kind on the East Coast—bringing together members of the original creative team for a truly special evening. Guests will enjoy a festive reception, witness the historic reveal, and hear firsthand stories about performing on the Playhouse.

The VIPWee Experience
Guests attending Globey’s Big Debut are officially designated  VIPWee’s for the evening—enjoying special access, extraordinary artifacts, and a celebration worthy of the Playhouse itself.

Your VIP Premiere Experience includes:

– A themed reception with light bites and two complimentary drinks
– The first public unveiling of the conserved Globey puppet in nearly four decades
– A live conversation with Pee-wee puppeteers and conservator Russ Vick – Meet-and-mingle access with the original Playhouse artists
– An autographed, event-exclusive poster– A commemorative event ticket– A limited-edition reproduction of Globey’s official exhibition label

Individually valued at over $400 (Yes, really.) Only 100 guests admitted—because moments like this deserve room to breathe… and maybe giggle. 

Make it a Pee-wee-kend

40 Years of Pee-wee’s Playhouse
May 24 | 7:00 PM | 21+

Turn your experience into a Pee-wee-kend by also reserving your ticket to our 40 Years of Pee-wee’s Playhouse panel on Sunday, May 24! This cuckoo, can’t-believe-it’s-happening reunion takes you behind the scenes for an exclusive East Coast panel. 

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Event, admission to the Jim Henson Collection, Global Gallery, Special Exhibition, and free limited onsite parking.

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Special Guests from Peewee’s Playhouse  

Meet and mingle with members of the original cast and creative team, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and celebrate the conservation of one of the Playhouse’s most beloved characters.  

Kevin Carlson
Puppeteer of Conky, Clocky, Floory
Kevin has been scribbling “Puppeteer” in the occupation box for over 30 years. From live shows to TV and feature films, Kevin has literally had his hand in a lot of productions. His early work included touring with The Muppet Show on Tour, where he performed several characters and worked closely with Jim Henson. One of his biggest breaks was being cast in Pee-wee’s Playhouse as Conky the Robot, Clocky, and Floorey. Kevin also co-created and starred as Timmy the Tooth for MCA/Universal’s family home entertainment, producing 10 half-hour episodes that aired on Nickelodeon.

As a freelance puppeteer, Kevin has worked with some of the best in the business, bringing his unique style as a performer to the forefront. His credits include: The Muppets, The Thundermans, Imagination Movers, The Office, Lucifer, All That, The Mr. Potato Head Show, Child’s Play 2, Team America, Dr. Dolittle, Men in Black II, Cats & Dogs, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Batman Returns, The Flintstones, Beetlejuice, and House Party.
Alison Mork
Puppeteer of Chairy, Chicky Baby, Magic Screen
Alison Mork’s performing career leapfrogged from local television to Pee-wee’s Playhouse, where she played Chairry, Magic Screen, Chicky Baby, Chandelier, and incidental flowers and fish. In Season 1, she appeared on camera as the housewife in the picture phone booth. Her other TV credits include Sesame Street, The Muppets, Crank Yankers, The Puzzle Place, and Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola.

Film credits include Hollow Man, Team America: World Police, and the documentaries Pee-wee as Himself and Beauty is Embarrassing. Alison is the co-creator and maternal half of The Unusual Artistry of Walter Hanley and His Mother, Radio Ventriloquists. She is a founding member of Improvatorium and has toured with the Jim Henson Company’s improv troupe Puppet Up! Uncensored.
Christine Papalexis
Puppet Builder
Christine Papalexis has been performing and making puppets and costumes since discovering her love of puppetry at Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. Hand puppets came first, followed by cable, animatronic, and hydraulic puppets for film, television, videos, and commercials.

Her early credits include a Roger Corman film where she puppeteered a giant cockroach creature — complete with buckets of blood and slime. She went on to spend years at various creature effects companies in Los Angeles, puppeteering everything from aliens and a gorilla to a martian, penguins, a pink teddy bear, and more. During this period, she also served as a puppet builder on Pee-wee’s Playhouse Season 2, constructing the foam-sculpted characters Clocky and Floorey.

As a lead puppeteer and lead builder, Christine has worked across a wide range of projects throughout her career. She recently completed her directorial debut with the short marionette film Amaterasu, based on a Japanese folk tale, with support from Heather Henson’s Handmade Puppet Dreams. She has also created two original marionette shows made of found objects. Christine is a past president of the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry and regularly contributes to local and national puppet publications.
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Globey Has Been Waiting a Very Long Time  

When production of Pee-wee’s Playhouse moved to Los Angeles for Season Two, a new Globey puppet was built—and the original Season One Globey was left behind. Over time, he fell into serious disrepair and quietly slipped out of view.  

Thanks to the meticulous work of puppet conservator Russ Vick, this important piece of television history has been carefully conserved and is ready to take center stage once again. 

Why It Matters

The Center is the leading voice in the preservation of puppets. With the recent acquisitions of Globey and the Kermit as Chaplin statue, the Center is making a concerted effort to grow its conservation efforts.

Your attendance at events like this helps the Center share the story of why conservation of puppetry matters —because great puppets deserve great care. And sometimes… a big debut.