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A puppet is a representational figure manipulated by a puppeteer. It is usually but not always a depiction of a human character and is used in a play or a presentation for others entertainment. Puppets range from very simple to extremely complex.
Dedication
Finger puppet, a simple form of puppet that fits onto a finger, and has no moving parts and is used to asist storytelling with young children.
Glove puppet, a puppet controlled by one hand that is inside of the puppet. Larger varieties place the puppeteer's hand in just the puppet's head, controlling the mouth and head, the puppet's body then hangs over the arm;.
Rod puppet, a puppet that is controlled by the puppeteer moving metal rods attached to the hands and other of the puppet.
Closely
Related Activities
Marionettes 885, Mime 381, Busking 665, Ventriloquism 886, Gamelan 1044.
Voluntary Work
Rod puppet, a puppet that is controlled by the puppeteer moving metal rods attached to the hands and other of the puppet.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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