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Directing the puppet's eyes towards the audience or other puppets to create the illusion of life.

The imaginary lines that determine what the puppet can 'see' and help the puppet to focus on specific points.

An alternate puppet that is used when the primary puppet is being repaired or is otherwise unavailable.

The rigid structure at the base of a puppet's mouth that a puppeteer grips.

Puppets that are manipulated from below with rods attached to their limbs.

Slight movements in a puppet to give the impression that it is alive, even when inactive.

Comical pieces of business used repeatedly by characters or clowns.

A small, reed-like device used in a Punch and Judy show to create distinctive character voices.

A puppet worn like a glove, with the puppeteer's fingers animating its arms and head.

A technique used by ventriloquists to make it seem like the puppet is talking.

Japanese puppetry style where puppeteers dress in black and manipulate large dolls.

The quality that makes a character appear alive to the audience.

The skill of handling a puppet to bring it to life.

A technique that uses black materials and a dark background to create the appearance that objects are moving by themselves.

A thin, rigid rod that is affixed to a puppet’s arm to allow for more precise manipulation.

Flat figures positioned between a light source and a screen, creating silhouettes for storytelling.

The technique used to match the puppet's mouth movement to pre-recorded dialogue.

A simple puppet which is usually just a head and torso on a stick that the puppeteer moves up and down.

The technique of performing puppet actions in sync with pre-recorded audio.

A form of puppetry where the puppet is operated on a surface like a table, rather than a puppet stage.

When a puppeteer sharpens their character's focus by turning the puppet's head toward their audience or scene partner.

A puppet style where one hand acts as the puppet's hand and the other manipulates the head.

Using specific actions or codes to signal transitions or sequences during a performance.

A large puppet that encompasses the puppeteer's body, often allowing the puppeteer to be hidden inside.