Description
Puppeteers perform shows by manipulating puppets such as hand puppets or marionettes. Their performance is based on a script and the movements of the puppets have to be synchronised with the speech and music. Puppeteers may write their own scripts and design and create their own puppets.
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Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
manipulate puppetsattend rehearsalsuse declaiming techniquesinteract with an audienceperform livefollow time cuescope with stage frightmanage feedbackinteract with fellow actorsinterpret performance concepts in the creative processact for an audienceengage the audience emotionallyanalyse own performancedevelop puppet showsstudy roles from scriptswork with an artistic teamadapt to acting rolessew puppet clothingplay musical instrumentscollaborate with a technical staff in artistic productionspractice dance movesmanage artistic projectperform music soloparticipate in artistic mediation activitiesfollow directions of the artistic directorwork within communitiesperform music in ensembleshow intercultural awarenessperform for young audienceswork in an international environmentmanage artistic careersingdesign puppetscreate puppets