29. Philo Needs a Voice (Part 29 of 34)

“Hi there, Yasmein! I hope this finds you well. Question for you - are you still in the acting game?”

Yasmein smiles for the camera while recording.

Matthew finished the email to his old acting friend, Yasmein Ziyad, and hit “send.”

The twins had been working with Yasmein in one way or another for more than a decade. When deciding on who should voice the puppet, Philo, her name quickly rose to the top of the list.

“I want Philo to be relatable but - more importantly - funny,” Matthew recalls.

Puppets in children’s shows can often lack depth and humor. But if you pick the right actor, any line has the potential to be funny. After all, it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. Matthew and Jared have always loved Yasmein’s inherent ability to make them laugh, and they simply couldn’t imagine anyone else doing Philo’s voice.

“Hi, Matthew! Yes, I am still in the acting game…”