Puppetry (Artist)
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | RH10 4PE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tulleys Farm |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 12021108 |
Summary
Puppetry is the art of bringing inanimate objects (puppets) to life to entertain, educate, or inspire for cultural performances.
Career Paths in Puppetry
1. Puppeteer
• Performs with puppets (hand, rod, shadow, marionette, etc.)
• Uses voice, movement, and timing to convey emotion and story
• Often collaborates with directors, writers, and designers
2. Puppet Maker/Designer
• Designs and constructs puppets using materials like foam, fabric, wood, or latex
• Works closely with performers to ensure functionality
• May specialize in animatronics or digital puppetry
3. Puppetry Director or Producer
• Oversees puppet-based productions (stage, screen, or educational)
• Coordinates between performers, designers, and tech crew
• Manages schedule, budget, and artistic vision
4. Puppetry in Education/Therapy
• Uses puppets for teaching, special education, or psychological therapy
• Especially effective with children or individuals with communication barriers
Skills Required in Puppetry
Area Key Skills:
Performance, Voice acting, movement control, improvisation ,Craftsmanship Sewing, sculpting, painting, basic mechanics, Storytelling Scriptwriting, directing, character development, Technical Knowledge of lighting, sound, and sometimes video or animatronics, Collaboration, Working in teams with actors, artists, or educators.
Education and Training:
• Formal degrees in theater, performance, or fine arts (optional)
• Specialise workshops (e.g., Jim Henson Company, Puppet Arts programs)
• Apprenticeships with experienced puppeteers
• DIY experience—many puppeteers are self-taught through hands-on work z
Career Paths in Puppetry
1. Puppeteer
• Performs with puppets (hand, rod, shadow, marionette, etc.)
• Uses voice, movement, and timing to convey emotion and story
• Often collaborates with directors, writers, and designers
2. Puppet Maker/Designer
• Designs and constructs puppets using materials like foam, fabric, wood, or latex
• Works closely with performers to ensure functionality
• May specialize in animatronics or digital puppetry
3. Puppetry Director or Producer
• Oversees puppet-based productions (stage, screen, or educational)
• Coordinates between performers, designers, and tech crew
• Manages schedule, budget, and artistic vision
4. Puppetry in Education/Therapy
• Uses puppets for teaching, special education, or psychological therapy
• Especially effective with children or individuals with communication barriers
Skills Required in Puppetry
Area Key Skills:
Performance, Voice acting, movement control, improvisation ,Craftsmanship Sewing, sculpting, painting, basic mechanics, Storytelling Scriptwriting, directing, character development, Technical Knowledge of lighting, sound, and sometimes video or animatronics, Collaboration, Working in teams with actors, artists, or educators.
Education and Training:
• Formal degrees in theater, performance, or fine arts (optional)
• Specialise workshops (e.g., Jim Henson Company, Puppet Arts programs)
• Apprenticeships with experienced puppeteers
• DIY experience—many puppeteers are self-taught through hands-on work z