Coping 101: Socks On My Hands

Coping 101

Dustin Curtis talks with socks on his hands for a living. He's at once an artist, administrator, performer and Puppeteer. As Executive Director of Socks On My Hands Productions, Dustin leads the nonprofit Puppet Arts organization which focuses on Creative Skill Fluency. He's studied the artform internationally, been President of the Puppeteers of America and founded Trivia Puppet Company out of Seattle. As Dustin puts it, "Puppetry is a universal language, one that teaches relation and empathy - a pathway to relate, connect, and encourage people" - of all ages.

Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club Advisor and fellow Theater professional, Gavin Reub, sat with Dustin to discuss the ages-old art of Puppetry, the unique ways it can foster identity and expression, and the importance of creative communities that live outside the mainstream. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101

• Trivia Puppet Company – https://www.triviapuppet.com/
• Dustin on social – https://www.instagram.com/triviapuppet/
• 4Culture - 4culture.org