Fun with shadow puppet plays

    Shadow puppet plays are an ancient form of performance. They began in Asia, but now are performed all over the world and they can be adapted(改编) to tell any kind of story. In a shadow puppet show, the puppets can't be seen. Only their shadows can be seen.

How to prepare the stage

A shadow puppet stage can be made by using a piece of board(木板).

●Cut out an opening from the centre of the board.

●Cover the opening with a piece of white cloth.

●The puppets hide behind the white cloth.  A bright light is set up behind the puppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows are shown on the white cloth. When the puppets move, the shadows move.

⑴ Choose a story with two or three talking characters.

⑵ Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black poster board.  It will be easy to follow the lines if you draw them with a whit pencil.

⑶ Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully.

⑷ Make a drinking straw(麦杆) connected to the back of each puppet.

⑸ Use it to control each puppet across the stage.

Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets.