Puppets and marionettes

Childrens' Literature (Educ. 10c)

1. PUPPETS and MARIONETTES Prepared by: Mary Grace J. Adaya Annielyn Solen

2. What are Puppets? The word “puppet” refers to two types of hand-manipulated, artificial figures: Puppet – a doll manipulated directly by hand Marionette – a doll manipulated by strings Puppets are figures usually in imitation of life under an operator’s control used for dramatic presentation.

3. The word “puppet” refers to two types of hand-manipulated, artificial figures: Puppet – a doll manipulated directly by hand Marionette – a doll manipulated by strings What are Puppets?

4. (1) PUPPETS May be classified into: Stick puppets Shadow puppets or silhouettes Finger and Hand puppets

5. Stick puppets Are flat cut outs painted to represent the desired character and attached to a stick or rod.

6. Shadow puppets or Silhouettes Are flat, black cut outs from cardboard paper.

7. Finger and Hand puppets Are the easiest type to make, though not to operate. They can be made from socks or grocery bag or old pieces of cloth shaped like a head.

8. (2) String puppets Are often called marionettes the word is of French origin A marionette is a figure with movable limbs which are manipulated by strings, wires or rods from above Strings puppets perform their parts on a stage. This may be a boxlike structure, two feet by two feet with a depth of about one and a half feet, with no cover at the top.

9. When there are several marionettes, there should be more performers or players. The marionettes are dressed with the costume of the character they are supposed to portray. The person who pulls the string must have many voices or and the ability to make the movements of the puppets seem natural or exaggerated.

10. Values of Puppets and Marionettes Cooperation is developed among members of the class. Shy and slow learners can make significant contribution. A great deal of out of classroom work is done. Interest in reading are developed. Oral and written forms of expressions are improved. Develop artistic and creative skills. Develop manipulative skills.

11. Advantage of Puppets Puppets provide opportunities for many participants. It does not involve too much exercises. It requires little in the way of costumes, stage props and equipment. Pupils may engage in every aspect of the production of puppet or marionette play. There is audience involvement and participation.

12. Principles in Using a Puppet Play for Teaching Do not use puppets for stories or plays that can be done just as well or better by other dramatic means. Puppet plays must be based on action rather than on words. Puppet plays must be short. Puppet plays must be adopted to the particular audience. Music and dancing can be made part of the puppet show. The hand puppet can be the narrator or storyteller.

13. Puppets need not be sophisticated to be effective. Puppets are not limited to a particular age group. S ome stories that are good for puppets are: “ Snow White” “ Jack and Jill “ “ Rapunzel “ “ Thumbelina “