Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson

Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson is a puppet and costume builder, set dresser, and puppeteer known for working on many Muppet projects, mostly recent ones. He also worked on Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, and a few Creature Shop-effects films, like Where the Wild Things Are for example. Alex's work with the Muppets began with Muppets from Space before moving on to more recent projects such as Muppets Now and The Muppets Mayhem. Ferguson also served as a supporting Muppet performer on The Muppet Show (2026 special) in addition to being in the workshop. I'll bet he was very excited to be an additional performer on the 50th anniversary of such an iconic original series. Outside, he built the character costumes on Yo Gabba Gabba! and the puppets on Imagination Movers, Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks, and The Barbarian and the Troll. In addition to puppets, Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson was also a set dresser and/or swing crew on many films like The Night Flier, Bruno, Shadrach, and several others. Over the years, he worked alongside many puppet builders such as Russ Walko, John Cody, and Stacey Weingarten, to name a few. He's very talented when it comes to working in the art department for many productions in different fields, whether it's puppets, costumes, or sets. I certainly hope Alex is going to remain with the Muppets until he decides to pursue other companies, or maybe he was born to do freelance work. There isn't anything Ferguson can't do, and even if there was, I'm sure he'd find at least one solution to it. Until then, he should keep on building puppets, costumes, etc. because that's one of the best qualities he has as of now. Never underestimate the power of one person because you never expect what great skills that person will have. Alex "Jurgen" Ferguson, you're a master when it comes to being in the workshop and you're a professional with puppets. Keep up the great work and never forget how much hard work and effort you put into The Muppet Show (2026 special). You'll be doing more Muppet stuff before you know it, you'll see. Until then, peace Alex. Great craftsmanship Ferguson!

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