Shadow Puppetry Techniques and Concepts

Sam Jay Gold introduces shadow puppetry, a form of puppetry using light and shadow to create performances. The video is part of the Kennedy Center's educational series. Sam explains the history of shadow puppetry, basic concepts like scale, movement, and perspective, and guides viewers through creating their own shadow puppets using simple materials. The video encourages creativity and experimentation, showing how to use shadow puppets for storytelling. Viewers are invited to explore and create their own stories using the techniques demonstrated.

What are the three main elements combined in shadow puppetry?

• Texture, shape, and size

• Music, dance, and drama

• Color, sound, and movement

• Light, shadow, and creativity

What is the effect called when a shadow grows bigger as the object moves closer to the light?

• Scale

• Movement

• Perspective

• Focus

Which of the following is NOT a suggested light source for shadow puppetry?

• Candle

• Flashlight

• Cell phone flashlight

• Lamp

What type of material is recommended for making shadow puppets?

• Thick cardboard

• Plastic sheet

• Thin cardstock or cereal box

• Metal foil

What is the first step in creating a shadow puppet according to the video?

• Cutting out the puppet

• Drawing the puppet's outline

• Choosing a light source

• Setting up the performance area

What is the purpose of cutting out small rectangles in the puppet's design?

• To make the puppet lighter

• To create windows

• To add texture

• To differentiate houses from mountains

What should you do to test the scale of your shadow puppet?

• Add more details to the puppet

• Change the light source

• Use a different surface

• Move the puppet closer and further from the light

How can you create the illusion of a journey in shadow puppetry?

• By adding sound effects

• By moving the light source left or right

• By changing the puppet's color

• By using multiple puppets

What is a suggested way to enhance your shadow puppet story?

• Add more light sources

• Keep the story very simple

• Collaborate with a friend or family member

• Use only one puppet

What is the main benefit of shadow puppetry as mentioned in the video?

• It requires expensive materials

• It is a modern art form

• It allows for endless creative possibilities

• It is only suitable for children