How To Put on a Puppet Show
- December 9, 2009
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Writer
Annette_Stierwalt
Music
Edison Music Corp
Voice Over Artist
Peter Coleman
Whether you use shadow puppets or marionettes, put on a fanciful puppet show with these tips.
You Will Need
- A script
- Puppets
- Material for a puppet stage
- Puppeteers
- A curtain
- Audience
- A computer with internet access (optional)
Step 1: 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.
Puppet show scripts are available online.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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.
Make sure the stage and props are built to scale, based on the size of your puppets.
Step 4: Rehearse
Gather your performers and run through the puppet show. Rehearse using your character’s voice and movements.
Step 5: 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.
Did you know? Puppetry has been part of every civilization in history.
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