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Puppetry in Central Park: Interview with Bruce Cannon
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- Duration - 4:16
Video Description
Meet Bruce Cannon, the Artistic Director of the Swedish House Marionette Theater. Learn about marionettes and how he became a puppeteer. There are links to fun websites about puppetry and a Learning Corner of extended questions and activities.
Questions & Extended Learning Activities
Each Learning Corner is designed by an educator to be easily integrated into individual curriculums, as well as State, and National Standards.
Click here for The Learning Corner PageOther Fun Websites
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Danielle’s Place for Crafts and Activities is the go-to place to make your own puppets.
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Scripts for Your Puppet Shows
Need a script for your puppet show? Download free scripts at Puppet Resources.
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Make A Puppet
John E. Kennedy worked with Jim Henson and the Muppets before writing “Puppet Mania” (North Lights Books, 2004). Mr. Kennedy gives how-to instructions for making puppets from things around the house.
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Sunnie Bunnie
This site tells is all about puppets, including the history of puppetry, how to make puppets and free puppet plays to perform.
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- Making Shadow Puppets (Kids Can Do It)
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- Puppet Mania!
- Author : John Kennedy
- ASIN : 1581803729
- Puppettos Theatre Stage
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- Author :
- ASIN : B000XCXBV0
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