Who we are.

Front Porch Puppets burst onto the scene at the Denver Fringe Festival in June 2024, captivating audiences throughout Colorado ever since. The dynamic duo, Faron Nuff and Natalie Lien-Bowdish, share a profound love for puppetry, both in their collaborative work and their solo endeavors.

Faron and Natalie first met in 2023 while auditioning for puppeteer positions at Casa Bonita, where they both landed roles. It quickly became apparent that their wonderfully quirky comedic styles and distinct puppetry techniques harmonized beautifully together.

The pair thrives on the creative synergy that emerges when they team up with a diverse range of artists for their live shows, including clowns, magicians, comedians, musicians, and fellow puppeteers.

Meet the team.

  • Co-founder

    Natalie hails from Dayton, Ohio, and her Midwest roots influence her delightful brand of comedy.

    As a performer at Denver’s Chaos Bloom Theater, she thrives on stage, weaving stories in real-time with her fellow actors. The collaborative nature of long-form improv comedy invigorates and fuels her creativity as an artist.

    With her charmingly polite demeanor, Natalie brings a fresh perspective to stand-up comedy, drawing from her background in improv and clowning. She enjoys expressing her humor through puppetry, crafting memorable experiences that resonate with both the inner child in adults and the playful spirit in kids. 

    Moreover, Natalie is a professional immersive actor and puppeteer at the renowned Casa Bonita.

  • Co-founder

    Faron Nuff is a dedicated professional puppeteer. He honed his skills at the renowned Jim Henson Company and has showcased his talent on television networks like ABC, MTV, and Adult Swim.

    His performances have graced legendary venues like the Magic Castle and the Hollywood Bowl, as well as the beloved cult-classic, Mystery Science Theater 3000.

    Faron's artistic expertise as a puppeteer is enhanced by his inventive, handcrafted approach to puppet making, combined with his keen sense of color and attention to detail.

    In addition to his puppeteering, Faron is a licensed wedding officiant who has brought joy to numerous weddings with his ordained puppet performances. In Denver, you can often catch him performing live puppetry and clowning.