Broadway’s The Lion King giraffes and elephants, Walking with Dinosaurs arena show, parade giants (e.g., Royal de Luxe).
One of the most common DIY projects , where a decorated sock creates a character with a moving mouth. different types of puppets
Flat, usually leather or paper figures, intricately cut out and sometimes colored. Attached to thin rods or bamboo sticks. A bright light is shone from behind a translucent white screen. Broadway’s The Lion King giraffes and elephants, Walking
The puppeteer holds the rods, pressing the puppet flat against the screen. Multiple puppeteers may operate one figure (e.g., arms, head, body separately). Attached to thin rods or bamboo sticks
The Muppets (Kermit the Frog is a hybrid: mouth is hand-operated, arms are rods), traditional Czech rod puppets, Avenue Q characters.
A seated or standing puppet, often with a movable mouth, eyes, and sometimes eyebrows. The head is attached to a body with a slot for the ventriloquist’s hand. Inside the head is a simple lever or trigger for the jaw.
