Laurie Simmons

In this episode, host David Humphrey interviews artist, filmmaker and meta-puppeteer Laurie Simmons about her latest movie, "The Music of Regret." This movie marks the first time Simmons has given her puppets a voice, and Humphrey and Simmons discuss the challenges and joys of this new endeavor. Simmons talks about her past experiences playing with dolls and how it influenced her art. They also discuss the making of the film and the surprising emergence of Simmons' inner lyricist, which led to the creation of the film's songs. The podcast ends with a clip of one of the film's songs, sung by Meryl Streep and Adam Goettl. Laurie Simmons (b. 1949) is an American artist, photographer and filmmaker. Image: Color Pictures / William Baziotes, 2009. Courtesy of Laurie Simmons.