Very imposing size; can interact with human actors on stage; highly visible in large venues.
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. different types of puppets
Marionettes are complex puppets controlled from above using a series of strings attached to a control bar (or "craddle"). Because they are suspended, they can achieve realistic walking motions, dancing, and even flight. Mastering a marionette requires significant practice, as a single puppet can have anywhere from eight to thirty different strings. 5. Shadow Puppets Very imposing size; can interact with human actors