How To Put on a Puppet Show

  • December 9, 2009
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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)
How To Put on a Puppet Show: Decide on script

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.

How To Put on a Puppet Show: Create puppets

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.

How To Put on a Puppet Show: Build a stage

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.

How To Put on a Puppet Show: Rehearse

Step 4: Rehearse

Gather your performers and run through the puppet show. Rehearse using your character’s voice and movements.

How To Put on a Puppet Show: Entertain your audience

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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