Jess graduated from QUT's Bachelor of Entertainment Industries in 2019 with Distinction and has a seasoned resume including Character Performer for Walt Disney Company (Tokyo Disneyland) and Australian Theme Parks: Village Roadshow and Dreamworld. Soon after, Jess became a Production Assistant, Show Host and Puppeteer performer for HVK Productions, Big Blue Productions, Andrew Kay and Associates (Bluey Live and Bluey’s Big Play). Jess performed and managed the Bluey Live Experiences nationally while also performing in Bluey's Big Play's Australian National Tour, North American National Tour, Singapore National Tour and Abu Dhabi National Tour. Alongside, Jess was also part of the Starlight Children's Foundation as a Captain Starlight in the Queensland Children's Hospital. As of 2024, Jess stepped into the role of Experience Manager at Bluey’s World: a world-first immersive experience that takes you into the Heeler family’s iconic Queenslander home, backyard and beyond. Jess is beyond excited to combine her extensive experiences as a performer and facilitator of Early learning entertainment and share her own creation in the brand new live show ‘Spuddy and Scoot': a musical early-learning puppet show encouraging healthy eating and mindful habits for the young and young at heart.

Creator/Producer- Jess Gollé
Tour and Production Manager- Brendan Shipley
Events and Entertainment Co-ordinator- Brendan Shipley
Puppeteer- Justine Warner

Get ready for a fun, playful, and educational adventure with 'Spuddy and Scoot,' where entertainment and learning come together in a way that's both informative and heartwarming, while keeping children engaged and interactive! The art of puppetry creates a safe space for children to explore healthy eating, with colourful and playful characters that capture attention through play and interactive storytelling, making learning enjoyable and memorable. What truly sets the show apart is its foundation is deeply rooted in the QLD education curriculum. This homegrown kids' show sparks the feeling of home, family, play and magic like no other!

Currently, I have the following resources to support marketing:

• Active Facebook and Instagram accounts
• A collection of digital assets including footage from past performances, events, and music videos.
• The "Munch and Crunch" music video.
• Stickers with QR code.
• Water bottles, available for purchase and distributed at live shows.
• A dedicated website serving as a central hub for new and returning viewers.

In development, I plan to create:

• The "Sweet Potato Superpowers" and "Wash Our Hands" music videos.
• An activity book, designed for educational purposes.
• Magnets featuring fruit and vegetable facts.
• Branded key rings, puppet plushes, and puppet-making kits.

Beyond the live show, Spuddy and Scoot offer puppet workshops that provide an interactive experience, connecting children with puppetry and important of healthy eating whilst fostering community. As children create their own puppet friends and engage in one-on-one conversations with Jess and the Puppeteer, they learn about Spuddy’s world and explore health and wellness, including the benefits of healthy eating. For example, creating a strawberry puppet ties into learning about the health benefits of fruits, promoting a culture of healthy living that sets up the next generation for success.

Puppetry encourages communication, imagination, and self-expression, helping children build language, social, and emotional skills. It sparks creativity and enhances motor abilities through hands-on play, fostering a sense of wonder and connection.

The cultural legacy of Spuddy and Scoot hopes to leave a lasting impact by inspiring creativity, wellness, and a love for performance. Resources such as the activity book, puppet kits, and branded items will continue to educate and engage long after the performances. By introducing children to the art of puppetry and its educational potential, Spuddy and Scoot will nurture future generations of artists, performers, and creative thinkers, fostering a sense of artistic and cultural pride within the QLD community.