This is a resource every puppet director should have! It includes how-to pages for preparing, organizing, recruiting, rehearsing and planning puppet team performances. Reproducible forms such as medical consent, commitment contract, attendance records and performance checklist are very helpful. Includes CD-ROM with printable versions of all forms in PDF format. Written by Dale VonSeggen and Jim Scott.

Topics include:

• Preparing for Ministry
• Recruiting Puppeteers and Adult Leadership
• Learning Proper Puppetry Technique
• Forms to Help You Get Started
• Organizing for Ministry Success
• Ideas for Puppet Rehearsal Devotions
• Dealing with Discipline Problems
• Avoiding Burnout
• Securing and Maintaining Support
• Planning the Puppetry Year
• Forms for Effective Rehearsal
• Technical Wisdom
• Sound Advice
• Puppet Care and Storage
• Forms for Successful Performances
• Puppetry Achievement Program