271695 1115 Performing Arts Theater Amateur Theater true Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:10:08 -0700 putting, on, puppet, show, performing, theater, amateur, stage, puppeteer, script, audience, marionette, acting How To Put on a Puppet Show http://www.howcast.com/videos/271695-How-To-Put-on-a-Puppet-Show http://www.howcast.com/videos/271695-How-To-Put-on-a-Puppet-Show/edit approved 0 Annette_Stierwalt http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 14 102137 1 0 Step Decide on script Decide on the puppet show script you wish to use. Write your own dialogue for a creative, personalized touch, or use an already-written script.

]]> 102138 2 0 Tip Puppet show scripts are available online.

]]> 102139 3 0 Step Create puppets Choose the type of puppets you want to use. Simple sock puppets are easy to make, and hand puppets are available at stores and online.

]]> 102140 4 0 Step Build a stage Build your puppet theater. Consider cutting, painting, and decorating a large cardboard box, or building a stage and set out of wood.

]]> 102141 5 0 Tip Make sure the stage and props are built to scale, based on the size of your puppets.

]]> 102142 6 0 Step Rehearse Gather your performers and run through the puppet show. Rehearse using your character’s voice and movements.

]]> 102143 7 0 Step Entertain your audience Set up a curtain behind the stage, so you can hide it during the performance, and your audience can stay focused on the puppets. If performers make a mistake, improvise. Take a bow at the end.

]]> 102144 8 0 Fact Did you know? Puppetry has been part of every civilization in history.

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