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Global Puppetry Traditions and Practices: PTE Describe Image practice questions

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Carved Wooden Puppet Production

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Annual Production of Wooden Puppet Figures (Units produced). Standard Figures: Limewood 450, Pine 320, Walnut 180, Oak 90. Articulated Giants: Limewood 120, Pine 80, Walnut 210, Oak 160.

Annual Production of Wooden Puppet Figures (Units produced)
0100200300400500LimewoodPineWalnutOak
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  • Articulated Giants
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LimewoodPineWalnutOak
Standard Figures45032018090
Articulated Giants12080210160

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Questions 2–4

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Water Puppet Theatre Construction

Stages in Constructing a Water Puppetry Pavilion. Stage 1: Excavating the shallow communal pool. Stage 2: Erecting bamboo stage framing. Stage 3: Installing submerged control rods. Stage 4: Mounting woven bamboo backdrops. Stage 5: Applying waterproof resin sealants.

Stages in Constructing a Water Puppetry Pavilion
  1. 1.Excavating the shallow communal pool
  2. 2.Erecting bamboo stage framing
  3. 3.Installing submerged control rods
  4. 4.Mounting woven bamboo backdrops
  5. 5.Applying waterproof resin sealants
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Puppet Troupe Operating Expenses

Annual Expenditure Breakdown for Touring Puppet Troupes (%). Rigging and Maintenance 35, Performer Travel 25, Costume Restoration 20, Venue Hire 12, Lighting and Sound 8.

Annual Expenditure Breakdown for Touring Puppet Troupes (%)
  • Rigging and Maintenance: 35%
  • Performer Travel: 25%
  • Costume Restoration: 20%
  • Venue Hire: 12%
  • Lighting and Sound: 8%
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CategoryValue (%)
Rigging and Maintenance35
Performer Travel25
Costume Restoration20
Venue Hire12
Lighting and Sound8
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Regional Puppetry Attendance Trends

Average Audience Attendance by Puppetry Tradition. Columns: Tradition, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025. Rod Puppetry, 1200, 1450, 1600, 1850. Giant Carnival Figures, 3400, 3900, 4200, 4800. Ventriloquism Acts, 850, 900, 750, 620. Toy Theatre Displays, 420, 480, 510, 560.

Average Audience Attendance by Puppetry Tradition
Tradition2010201520202025
Rod Puppetry1200145016001850
Giant Carnival Figures3400390042004800
Ventriloquism Acts850900750620
Toy Theatre Displays420480510560

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