What kinds of stories make good puppet plays? Well, it all depends on the people who will see the play, the puppeteers, and the story itself. When you choose a puppet play, ask yourself these three...
Scenery and props
Scenery and props help to tell the story your puppets act out. Scenery for a puppet play does not have to look real. Use just enough scenery to let the audience know where the story takes place. ...
Puppet stages
> Table Stage > > Turn a card table on its side. Hide behind the table top and reach up > above the edge to work the puppets. If you want, you can also hang > blankets over the legs on each side. > ...
Puppet heads
Some glove puppets have separate heads. When you use these puppets, slip your hand into the glove first. Then put on the head. To make a glove body for these puppet heads, use the pattern on page...
Glove puppet
A glove puppet is a hand puppet with a body that looks like a funny glove. Use the outline on this page to make a pattern for a glove puppet. 1 Fold a piece of tissue paper in half. Place the fold...
Hand puppets
Hand puppets are easy to make. And there are several ways to make them. With some practice, you'll be able to make these little puppets laugh, cry, ask questions, act surprised, and do many other...
Paper puppets
> Finger puppet Here are some puppets you can make using just paper and paste. Use your arm for a stage or make a puppet stage (see page 268). And don\'t forget about the paper-bag puppets on page...
Puppets and Plays
Puppets are magical little people. They can do or be whatever you want. Puppets can laugh, cry, jump, or dance. They can be kings or queens or circus clowns. With you, your puppets can be...
