Puppets

Family Adventure

Puppetry is a very ancient form of theatre which dates back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. There are many different varieties of puppets, and they are made from a wide range of materials, depending on their form and intended use. They range from very simple in construction and operation to very complex.

A puppet is animated by a person called a puppeteer. The puppeteer uses movements of their hands, arms, or control devices such as rods or strings to move the body, head, limbs, and in some cases the mouth and eyes of the puppet. The puppeteer often speaks in the voice of the character of the puppet, and then synchronizes the movements of the puppet's mouth with this spoken part.

For this Adventure you can use puppets you already have, or you can make your own! There are all kinds of different ways to make puppets using things you probably already have at home, including socks, mittens, or various fabrics.

Community Engagement Adventure

For the community engagement level Adventure put on a puppet show for little kids in your neighborhood.