INTRODUCTION
In this book you will discover some variations on the theme of design for
Drama and Theatre. You will find many interpretations of the basic principles
underlying puppet design and construction.
Some ideas have come to us from times long past, some methods have come
from distant parts of the globe, though their origins may not now be obvious.
Today’s artists are constantly adding to this wealth of inspiration by daily
devising new ways of presenting Theatre, new ways of putting materials
together, and ever-new ways of responding to their audiences.
This book will introduce you to the major principles and techniques of
puppetry. Various materials and procedures are suggested that will set
beginners on the path to creating their own interpretations within the genre,
and may help the more experienced puppetry builders and handlers to refresh
and expand their views of the puppetry world.
Puppetry is essentially a communicating medium. Puppets are active
participants, not static decorative objects.
