Giant Marionette Crew
Build a giant puppet and bring it to life, one control at a time.
About
In Giant Marionette Crew, teams collect their kits and props, then study and discuss the construction instructions. Every kit includes everything needed to create a figure that stands taller than its makers.
They divide into sub-teams to complete the different parts of the puppet. The puppet is then assembled, its controls attached and the whole figure decorated.
Next, the team stands the puppet up using its nine controllers and works to make it perform simple human actions. Teams must break each seemingly basic task into achievable steps, as every movement needs several people working together.
To succeed, each team becomes a nerve centre controlling a host of movements, aiming to wow colleagues with an effortless performance. The finale sees every puppet perform a popular dance move, guaranteed to bring the house down.
Learning outcomes
Giant Marionette Crew requires every person to be involved in strategy and project planning, both when building the puppet and when bringing it to life. Because no one can move the puppet alone, every person's contribution is visible and valued.
Making the puppet carry out human actions takes keen teamwork, crystal-clear communication, process improvement and real operational excellence.
But it is not all serious work. Imagine the laughter as each participant takes control of a different body part and tries to mimic actions like walking, waving or blowing a kiss.
The finale keeps the laughs coming as teams make their puppet dance. Along the way, everyone experiences how a complex task becomes possible when it is broken into steps and each person plays their part in perfect time.
Program flow
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Briefing
Teams collect their kits and props and study the construction instructions together.
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Build in sub-teams
Teams divide into groups to build the different parts of the puppet in parallel.
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Assemble and decorate
The puppet is put together, its controls attached and the whole figure decorated.
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Learn to move
Using nine controllers, teams practise making the puppet walk, wave and perform simple actions.
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Dance finale
Every team's puppet performs a popular dance move in front of the whole group.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Puppet building kits and props
- Decorating materials
- Rehearsal coaching
- Finale performance
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, working in smaller teams.
How long does the program take?
A typical session runs for about 3 hours.
Do we need any artistic or puppetry skills?
No. Teams follow construction instructions, and learning to move the puppet together is part of the fun.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
Yes. It can be run indoors, outdoors or a combination of both, depending on your venue.
How many people control each puppet?
Each puppet has nine controllers, so several team members must work together for every movement.
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