RICHARD J. CONCEPCION

Costume Character Performer, Puppeteer

PUPPETRY EXPERIENCE

1980 -- 2005

• Frog on "The Vole Show" -- Cable TV Show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Channel 56, Time Warner Cable of New York City in Manhattan

1983 -- Present

• "Rapid T. Rabbit"- Cable TV Show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Channel 56, Time Warner Cable of New York City in Manhattan

COSTUME CHARACTER EXPERIENCE

1986 -- Present

• "Rapid T. Rabbit"- Cable TV Show on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Channel 56, Time Warner Cable of New York City in Manhattan
  • Easter Parade on 5th Avenue, New York City
  • ESPY-TV, NATPE Convention (1987), New Orleans
  • Stagecraft Inc., IAAPA Convention (1990), Washington DC
  • DooDah Parade, Pasadena, California
  • Manhattan Cable TV, Company Picnic, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow NY (1991
  • National Carousel Association Convention, New York City (1990)
  • SPY Magazine, TV Pranks Special, American Way Mall, Fairfield NJ (1990)
  • Rent-A-Pony, Bear Mountain State Park NY (1990)
  • Thruway Shopping Center -Walden NY (1990)
  • Trinity Baptist Church, "Parent's Night Out", NYC (1991)
  • Manhattan Cable TV, Safety Carnival, Bellevue Hospital, NYC (1992)
  • Central Park, Flushing Meadow & Forest Park Carousels NYC
  • Easter Holiday Window Display, American Woodworking Co.--Astoria NY (1995
  • Dept.of Parks & Recreation, "You Gotta Have Park!", Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, NYC (1992)
  • Easter Egg Roll, The White House, Washington DC
  • Kid's Day, "Welcome America!", Penns Landing , Philadelphia (1994-1995)
  • Mummers Parade, Philadelphia , (1995)
  • Keyote's Birthday Party, Frederick Keys Baseball, Harvey Grove Stadium, Frederick MD (1994)
  • DooDah East Parade, Ocean City NJ (Received First-ever Double DooDah Award)
  • Philippine Independence Day Parade & Fiesta, Madison Avenue, New York
  • Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade & Fiesta, Montgomery St., Jersey City NJ
  • NYC Urban Park Rangers, Summer Fest, Kissena Park, Flushing NY (1995)
  • Wild West City, Netcong NJ
  • ConFURence East, Holiday Inn Jetport, Elizabeth NJ (1995)
  • Herschell Carousel Museum, North Tonawanda NY (1995)
  • Mascot Soccer Match, Baltimore Spirit Soccer, Arena, Baltimore (1995)
  • First Night NY '96, Grand Central Terminal, New York
  • "Amazing Shawnee Show", Wings Theater Co., New York
  • I-Con Science Fiction Convention, State University, Stony Brook, NY
  • Spring Festival, Public School 9, Manhattan, NY (1996)
  • MNN, Public Access Cable TV Celebration, New York Public Library on 5th Ave, NYC (1996)
  • First Night NY '97 & '99, Manhattan Center, New York
  • Totally Kid Carousel Dedication, Riverbank State Park, New York City (1997)
  • Village Halloween Parade, Avenue of The Americas, New York
  • First Night NY'98, Winter Garden, World Financial Center, New York
  • Philippine Centennial Parade, Montgomery St., Jersey City
  • "Puppets On The Green", Puppetry Guild of Greater New York, Central Park, NYC
  • Anthrocon 2, Omni Hotel, Albany NY (1998)
  • Year of the Rabbit Parade, Chinatown, New York (1999)
  • Give Kids The World, Kissimmee FL
  • Easter Egg Delivery, Roosevelt Hospital, New York
  • Dedication, Carousel For All Children, Willowbrook Park, Staten Island NY (1999)
  • Birthday party, Riverside Park, New York
  • Anthrocon 3, Hilton Hotel, Valley Forge PA
  • DooDah Parade, Ilion NY
  • First Night NYC2000, Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona NY
  • First Night NYC2001, Queens Museum of The Arts, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona NY
  • Marcon Science Fiction Convention, Columbus OH
  • Anthrocon 4-5, Adams Mark Hotel, Philadelphia PA
  • Clown Visit, Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst NY
  • Mascot Day, Long Island Ducks Baseball, Citibank Park, Central Islip NY
  • St. Patricks Parade, Sunnyside/Woodside NY
  • DooDah East Luncheon , Joe Franklin's Memory Lane, New York
  • Philippine Day Parade, Passaic NJ
  • Ohio Fur, DooDah Parade, Short North, Columbus OH
  • Seawolves Basketball Mascot Night, Sports Center, Stony Brook University SUNY, Stony Brook NY
  • Grand Opening, Empire State Carousel, Holtsville Park, Brookhaven NY
  • Seawolves Football Mascot Trick or Treat Night, Lavalle Stadium, Stony Brook University SUNY, Stony Brook NY
  • New England Fursuiters, "Tree of Hope" Charity Fundraiser, Petco, Wallingford CT
  • St.Patricks 4 All Benefit Concert, Irish Arts Center, New York
  • Hall of Fame Event, Coney Island, Brooklyn NY
  • Chuck E. Cheesevention 2, Showbizpizza.com, First Baptist Church Hall, Salem MA
  • Mascot Hall of Fame Induction Festivities. City Hall & PHL Int'l Airport, Philadelphia
  • Critters By The Bay, Christmas Tree Lighting, Los Altos CA
  • Critters By The Bay, Christmas Children's & Holiday Parade, Los Altos CA
  • Critters By The Bay, Holiday Parade, San Jose CA
  • Critters By The Bay, Christmas In The Park, San Jose CA
  • Critters By The Bay, Christmas Tree Lighting, Mountain View CA
  • Hi-4!, Kids Expo & Parade, Poughkeepsie NY
  • Easter Eggstravaganza, Central Park, New York
  • Hi-4!, Kidsfilmfest, International Film Festival, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn NY
  • Hi-4!, American Cancer Society, GWB Challenge Picnic, Allison Park, Englewood NJ
  • Save Coney Island Rally, City Hall, New York
  • Opening Day, Astroland Amusement Park, Coney Island, New York
  • Easter Celebration, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens NY
  • Pennies For Ponies, Long Island Museum Row Family Festival, Garden City NY
  • Mascot Day, Newark Bears Baseball, Riverfront Stadium, Newark NJ
  • FurAffinity United Convention, Ramada Hotel EWR, Newark NJ
  • Hi-4!, Hannaford Kidz Expo, Empire Convention Center, Albany NY
  • Hi-4!, Earthstock, Norton Park, Plainville CT
  • Hi-4!, American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Shea Stadium, Flushing NY

1989 , 2002--Present

• "Paddington Bear"
  • Manhattan Cable TV/HBO, "You Gotta Have Park!", Central Park NYC
  • Time Warner Cable of New York City
    • Upper Broadway Malls Festival, New York
    • 63 Drive Festival, Rego Park NY
    • 36 Avenue Festival, Dutch Kills NY
    • Myrtle Avenue Festival, Ridgewood NY
  • DooDah Weekend, Boardwalk, Ocean City NJ

1989 -- Present

• "Tenderheart Bear" of "The Care Bears"
  • Channel Video, Columbus Ave. Festival NYC (1989)
  • Bears Exhibit, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia (1994)
  • Bed and Breakfast, Agape Farm, Corinth NY (1995)
  • "Amazing Shawnee" Magic Show, Wings Theater Co., New York (1996)
  • Rotary Club, Teddy Bear Rally, Amherst MA (1996-2005)
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC
    • Astoria Alive! Festival, Astoria NY (1996)
    • 52 Association Jazzfest, New York (2002)
  • Good Bears of the World Gifting, National Institutes of Health Children's Inn, Bethesda MD (1998)
  • Ellen's Stardust Diner on Broadway, New York (-2000)
  • Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Church, New Rochelle NY (1997)
  • Time Warner Inc. Christmas Party for Underprivaleged Children, Rockefeller Center, New York
  • "Kingdom of Caring Wedding", Luther Burbank Center, Santa Rosa CA (2000)
  • Care Bears Caring Board Gathering, Glen Rock NJ (2002)
  • Valentine Cards delivered, Roosevelt Hospital, New York
  • Valentine Cards delivered, St.Luke's Hospital, New York
  • Mascot Day, Long Island Ducks Baseball, Citibank Park, Central Islip NY
  • Caring Mission West, Care Bears Forever/Care Bears The Memories Board, Hotel Jiuliani, San Francisco
  • Caring Mission West, Care Bears Forever/Care Bears The Memories Board, Queen Mary, Long Beach CA
  • 4th of July Parade, Dundalk MD
  • Independence Weekend Heritage Fair, Dundalk MD
  • National Care Week, Times Square Winter Carnival, 7th Avenue, New York (2003)
  • Cape May Teddy Bear Co., Boardwalk, Ocean City NJ
  • Birthday party, Stillwater NY
  • Caring Mission Midwest, Care Bears The Memories Board, St.Louis MO
  • Various appearances on "Rapid T. Rabbit" cable TV program
  • Carousel, Central Park, New York
  • Village Halloween Parade, Avenue of the Americas, New York
  • US Postal Service "Operation Santa Claus" Deliveries in NY-NJ-CT
  • Mardi Gras Night, Citymuseum, St.Louis
  • "My Little Pony" Fanmeet, Elmhurst NY
  • "Great Strides" Walkathons, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Winfield Park/Liberty State Park/Ridgefield/Point Pleasant Beach NJ
  • Mountain Park Carousel, Heritage State Park, Holyoke MA
  • Christmas Holiday Festival, Bryant Park, New York
  • Care Bears Live Fanmeet, ForestOfFeelings.com, New Brunswick NJ
  • Pompton Day, Pompton Lakes NJ
  • Teddy Bear Tea Time, United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Marriott Hotel, Uniondale NY
  • Festival of The Trees, United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Marriott Hotel, Uniondale NY
  • Breakfast With Santa Claus, United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Marriott Hotel, Uniondale NY
  • Winter Celebration, Wide Horizons For Children, Grace Church, Wantagh NY
  • Hi-4!, American Cancer Society, GWB Challenge Picnic, Allison Park, Englewood NJ
  • Kiddie Cruise, Queen of Hearts Boat on the Hudson River, New York

1990

• "Lyle Crocodile"
  • Manhattan Cable TV/HBO, "You Gotta Have Park!", Central Park

1991

• "Babar the Elephant"
  • Manhattan Cable TV/HBO
    • "You Gotta Have Park!", Central Park
    • Babar's Birthday Party at National Academy of Design NYC

1993

• "Count Duckula"
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, Washington Square, Columbus Ave, TAMA, 2nd Avenue street festivals
• "Pork Chop" Dog (from "Doug" on Nickelodeon)
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, Greenwich Ave.Festival, New York

1993-1997, 2002-2004

• "Sylvester Cat"
  • HBO, Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, New York
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC
    • TAMA 3rd Ave.Fair, 2nd Ave Autumnfest/Summer Festival, 2nd Ave.Community Benefit, Broadway West Side Festival, Lower Avenue of the Americas Festival, Worlds Largest Block Party, 92 St.Y Festival, 23 St.Fall Festival, 3rd Ave. Community Benefit Festival, Big Apple Festival, 9th Avenue Fall Festival, Upper Broadway Harvest Festival.....New York
    • Sixth Avenue Fall Festival, Rockefeller Center, New York
    • Broadway-Astoria Festival, Astoria NY
    • On The Move Festival, Woodside NY
• "Bugs Bunny"
  • Warner Bros.Studio Store, Grand Opening & Appearances, 5th Ave, New York City
  • HBO, Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, New York City
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC
    • Broadway Astoria Festival, 30th Avenue Festival...Astoria NY;
    • Amsterdam Ave.Fall Festival, 9th Ave.International Food Festival, 6th Ave. Fair...New York
    • "Just For Kids Expo", New York Coliseum
    • Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair, Park Slope; Brooklyn NY
    • Austin Street Festival, Forest Hills NY
    • On The Move Festival, Woodside NY
    • Atlantic Antic, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn NY

1994

• "Jasper T. Jowls" Dog
  • Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, Philadelphia
• "Major Brands" Mouse
  • Easter Bunny Arrival, Fife and Drum Corp. of Franklin Mills Mall, Philadelphia
• "Rocko" Wallaby (from "Rocko's Modern Life" on Nickelodeon)
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, 9th Ave.Food Festival, New York
• "Blinky Bill" Koala
  • Names International, Licensing Expo, Hilton Hotel, New York
• "Energizer Bunny"
  • Advantage Marketing, World Cup Soccer, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford NJ
• Easter Bunny,
  • Innova Marketing, Promo Magazine Expo, Hilton Hotel , New York

1994--1996

• "Stimpy" Cat (from "Ren and Stimpy" on Nickelodeon)
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, TAMA 3rd Ave Fair & Greenwich Village Festivals, New York
  • SONY Music/Wonder, "Hollywood For Children", SONY Lincoln Square Theater, New York

1994--2007

• "Chuck E. Cheese" Mouse
  • Bucks County Balloon and Airfest, Quakertown PA (1994)
  • Chuck E. Cheese's, Union NJ
  • Music video, Rapid T. Rabbit Show, South Ozone Park NY
  • Chuck E. Cheesevention 2, Showbizpizza.com, First Baptist Church Hall, Salem MA
  • 4th of July Parade, Wakefield MA

1994--2005

• "Michigan J.Frog"
  • The WB Television Network
    • Launch Party, Hudson Theater, New York
    • Sponsor Presentation, Time Warner, Rockefeller Center NYC ,
    • J.Walter Thompson Charity Mini-Golf, Wolman Rink, Central Park, NYC
  • WPIX-TV/The WB, Promotional Taping, Midtown Manhattan NYC
  • Kids' WB, Sponsor Presentation, Museum of TV and Radio, NYC
  • WPIX-TV
    • Puerto Rican Parade, 5th Ave., New York
    • Health Care For Kids Day, Health Cruise, Floating Hospital, NYC
    • Columbus Day Parade, 5th Avenue, New York
    • "We Care For Kids" Entertainment Stage, NYC Marathon, New York
    • News At Ten Studio Photo Session and Inauguration Party
    • Association for the Benefit of Children Charity Dinner & Skate Party,
    • Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Rink, New York
    • Children's Miracle Network Telethon
    • New York Knicks Holiday Celebrations Collection, Madison Square Garden, NYC
    • WQCD 101.9FM Holiday Benefit Concert, Beacon Theater, New York
    • 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.Community Benefit Street Fairs, New York
    • Grand Opening, Genovese Drug Store, Brentwood NY
    • Summer Sports and Harmony Picnic, High School, Mount Vernon NY
    • Children's Health Fund, Health Expo, New York Coliseum
    • Children's Museum of Manhattan Family Celebration, Javits Convention Center, New York
    • Kenneth Haskins Memorial Basketball Game & Healthfare, Anton Crispus Park, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn NY
    • Child Adoption Fair, City Hall Park, New York
    • Mentor Day, Chelsea Piers, New York
    • AdoptNYC, East Meadow, Central Park, New York
    • Street Festival, Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, Bronx NY
    • "We Care For Kids" Charity Bowlathon, Chelsea Piers, New York
    • Newsday"Skip Tracer" Show, NYC Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona NY
    • NYC Fire Department Skate Party, Wollman Rink, Central Park, New York
    • Newsday "Skip Tracer" Show, American Museum of Natural History, New York
    • Hispanic Day Parade, 5th Avenue, New York
  • WLVI-TV, Luncheon Event, Tavern On The Green, Central Park, New York

1995

• "Batly" Bat
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, 9th Avenue Food Festival, New York
• "Sad Sam" & "Honey" Dogs
  • Giordano Art, Liscensing Expo, Hilton Hotel, New York
• "Wonder Bear"
  • Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Birthday party, Ocean City NJ

1995--1997

• "Daffy Duck"-
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC
    • Lower 2nd Avenue Festival, 3rd Avenue Community Benefit Fair, 9th Avenue International Food Festival, Avenue of The Americas Festival, 92 St.Y Festival-Lesington Ave., New York
    • Independence Weekend Festival, Woodside NY
    • Court Street Fair, Brooklyn NY
    • JAMS Arts and Music Summer Festival, Jamaica NY

1996

• "Arthur" Aardvark
  • Eden Toys, American International Toy Fair, Javits Convention Center, New York
  • Time Warner Inc. Christmas Party for Underprivaleged Children, Rockefeller Center, New York
• "Garfield" Cat
  • Store Opening, PetSmart, Paramus NJ
• "Sleepy Bear"
  • Travelodge Hotels, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York
• "Popeye the Sailor"
  • Macy's, Council of NYC Mayors Christmas Party, Kennedy Airport, New York

1996--1998

• "Fremont" Dog
  • ASPCA
    • Adopt-A-Thon, New York
    • Liscensing Expo, Javitts Convention Center, New York
    • Petacular, Macy's, New York
    • "Woofstock" Dog Walk, Central Park, New York

1997

• "Monster in my Closet", Rumpus
  • American International Toy Fair, Javits Convention Center, New York
• "Osmo" Bear, Fluffyville USA
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York
  • Store appearance, Bloomingdales, New York

1998

• "Crazy Bones"
  • Toy Craze, International Toy Fair, Toy Center, New York
• "P.V." Bear
  • Good Bears of The World Potamac Valley MD Den, Doll & Teddy Bear Expo East, Hilton Hotel,Washington DC

2002

• "Wile E. Coyote"
  • Time Warner Cable of NYC, Austin Street Festival, Forest Hills NY

 2004

• "Coati Coatimundi" Tiny Tot Sports
  • , International Toy Fair, Javits Center, New York

 2005

• "Riffington", Reading is Fun-damental
  • Book Expo America, Javits Center, New York
• "Papi Bee"
  • "Got Latin?"/I B Kenterprises, Liscensing Expo, Javits Center , New York

2005--2006

• "Scooby Doo"
  • Walk For The Cure, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Battery Park, New York

2007-- Present

• "Love-A-Lot Bear" of "The Care Bears"
  • DooDah Weekend, Ocean City NY

2007

• "Splat" from Shelltown
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York

2007 -- 2008

• "Pink Panther"
  • Milestone Events, WestPoint Home Show, Ziff-Davis, New York
  • Movie Preview, AMC 34 Street Theater, New York
  • Liscensing Expo, Javits Center, New York

2008

• "Sprig Squirrel", Treetures
  • Earth Day Earthfair, Grand Central Terminal, New York
• "Rip N Ruppert", Newark Bears Baseball Team
  • Susan B. Korman Race For The Cure, Branch Brook Park, Newark NJ
  • In-game appearance, Riverfront Stadium, Newark

Updated July 31, 2008